Zari
Every Zari since 1990 — 1,509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zari
Zari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,606 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,509 American babies have been named Zari. Its peak came in 2022, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2,606 | — | — |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,388 | — | — |
| 2023 | 102 | #1,945 | — | — |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,753 | — | — |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,285 | 5 | #14,056 |
| 2020 | 78 | #2,300 | — | — |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,374 | — | — |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,332 | — | — |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,142 | — | — |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,521 | 5 | #14,173 |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,592 | — | — |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,100 | — | — |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,462 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,210 | — | — |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,913 | 5 | #14,328 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,394 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,194 | 5 | #14,508 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,174 | — | — |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,563 | — | — |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,901 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,878 | — | — |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,765 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,417 | — | — |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,765 | — | — |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,562 | — | — |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,975 | — | — |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,216 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,496 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zari in 2025?
Zari ranked #2,606 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zari?
1,509 babies have been named Zari in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zari most popular?
Zari peaked in 2022, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Zari a boy or girl name?
Zari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zari rising or falling?
Zari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.