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Khari
OriginWest African
Meaning"kingly"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#1532
2025 SSA
US rank · girls#3051
2025 SSA
About Khari
Though used quite often for babies of both sexes, Khari, meaning "kingly," was traditionally a boys' name. Musical couple Fetty Wop and Masika Kalysha, however, named their daughter Khari.
Khari for girls#3051 US
Traditionally a West African boys' name, Khari is used quite often for girls in the U.S. as well, thanks to its similarity to the more familiar Carrie. Khari is one of the African names that easily bridges cultures.
Pronounced KAH-ree.
As of October 2026, Khari ranked #1532 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #677 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #1,532
Girls #3,051
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,950 | 74 | #4,148 | 36 |
| 2015 | #1,525 | 108 | #3,734 | 41 |
| 2016 | #1,143 | 169 | #2,333 | 81 |
| 2017 | #968 | 214 | #1,375 | 168 |
| 2018 | #955 | 217 | #1,276 | 180 |
| 2019 | #789 | 293 | #1,084 | 231 |
| 2020 | #677 | 380 | #1,283 | 174 |
| 2021 | #757 | 331 | #1,406 | 155 |
| 2022 | #798 | 315 | #1,331 | 177 |
| 2023 | #828 | 296 | #1,607 | 130 |
| 2024 | #1,222 | 164 | #2,390 | 76 |
| 2025 | #1,532 | 113 | #3,051 | 54 |
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