Total births
334
Unisex name · since 2006
Makhari
Makhari has 334 recorded births since 2006 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3040
- among boys today
- 334
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Makhari currently ranks #3040 among unisex names in America, with 334 babies recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Makhari recorded 334 times among boys since 2006, holding rank #3040 nationally today, ahead of 79% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3040 among boys today
- 334 born since 2006
- 2020s peak decade
- 79% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Makhari is currently the #3040 unisex name in America, more common than 79% of boys - 334 born since 2006, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3040
- among boys today
- 334
- born since 2006
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 79%
- more common than other boys
Makhari vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3040
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 79% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
70% of everyone ever named Makhari was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
86 babies were named Makhari in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Makhari compares
334 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makhari's all-time total is 9% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makhari | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 334 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 86 | 23 | 22,252 |
Makhari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Makhari splits its recorded history at 2017: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2013 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 86 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Makhari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,040
Active since
2006
Makhari popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Makhari popularity over time - girls
45 total births recorded since 2011 (Makhari as girls' name)
Makhari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Makhari's strongest decade.
233 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 70% of all-time use.
Makhari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 88
2010s
88 births
- 2020s
2020s
233 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 233 births (70% of all-time use).
Makhari by state
Where Makhari concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 14 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 11 | 3.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 7 | 2.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 7 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 7 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.5% |
Georgia share of Makhari's total US births 4.2%
Even split
14 of 334 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makhari? ▼
Makhari has been given to 334 babies in the U.S. since 2006, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3040 as of the latest data. 86 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Makhari most popular? ▼
Makhari was most popular in the 2020s decade with 233 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Makhari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makhari are Georgia (14 births), Florida (11 births), Mississippi (7 births).
Is Makhari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Makhari is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 334 births, and as a girl's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Makhari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Makhari since 2006 -- 20 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Makhari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Maksim, Makari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Makhari's data
- Georgia records the most Makharis (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Makhari
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makhari
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Makhi Boy
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Maksim Boy
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Makari Boy
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Makoa Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2006–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makhari: #3040 Unisex Name - 334 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makhari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Makhari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.