The name Makari is a girl's name meaning "blessed, happy; I wish".

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Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári, meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys in the US, it is given to a handful of girls each year, possibly because of its similarity to other popular contemporary choices such as Amari and Kamari.

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The name Makari peaked for girls at #5116 in 2022. The name is most popular in MAKARI. Makari is also used for boys, ranking #968 in 2024.

The name Makari is a boy's name of Russian origin meaning "blessed, happy; I wish".

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To those unfamiliar with it, Makari might have the sound, feel, and look of a modern inventions, similar to Amari, Jakari, or Makai. It is however a Russian name, derived from the Greek Makarios. Borne by two 14th-century Orthodox Russian saints, Makari can also be transcribed as Makariy or Makary.
 
With its pleasant meaning, Makari could make a distinctive choice for a child with a Russian heritage, and it is currently on the rise in the US. Given to around 200 babies in 2023, it has doubled in use since 2019. How much of this is down to parents honoring their Russian roots and how much is because Makari sounds new and cool is hard to estimate. 
 
Makari is also the name of a Florida rockband, who got their name from the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári, meaning "I wish", which offers another possible meaning.

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The name Makari is currently ranked #968 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #968 in 2024. The name is most popular in MAKARI, MAKARI, and MAKARI. Makari is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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