Khari
Every Khari since 1971 — 6,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khari
Khari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,532 in 2025 with 113 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 6,720 American babies have been named Khari — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 554 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 Khari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khari 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 | 54 | #3,051 | 113 | #1,532 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,376 | 164 | #1,226 |
| 2023 | 130 | #1,608 | 296 | #829 |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,332 | 315 | #798 |
| 2021 | 156 | #1,402 | 331 | #757 |
| 2020 | 174 | #1,284 | 380 | #677 |
| 2019 | 231 | #1,084 | 293 | #789 |
| 2018 | 180 | #1,276 | 217 | #956 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,375 | 215 | #966 |
| 2016 | 81 | #2,334 | 169 | #1,144 |
| 2015 | 41 | #3,736 | 108 | #1,525 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,148 | 74 | #1,950 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,960 | 39 | #2,927 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,340 | 50 | #2,506 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,248 | 48 | #2,569 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,072 | 35 | #3,212 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,677 | 45 | #2,731 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,698 | 51 | #2,492 |
| 2007 | 16 | #7,915 | 41 | #2,898 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,686 | 54 | #2,339 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,415 | 47 | #2,453 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,039 | 57 | #2,088 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,261 | 49 | #2,220 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,017 | 64 | #1,801 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,094 | 87 | #1,436 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,655 | 81 | #1,502 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,292 | 119 | #1,021 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,115 | 22 | #2,915 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,216 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,195 | 15 | #3,034 |
| 1975 | — | — | 33 | #1,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Khari in 2025?
Khari ranked #1,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 113 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khari?
6,720 babies have been named Khari in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khari most popular?
Khari peaked in 2020, when 554 newborns received the name.
Is Khari a boy or girl name?
Khari is used for both: about 29% of babies named Khari have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Khari rising or falling?
Khari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.