Khari

Meaning of Khari

It means "kingly" or "noble one."

Khari has Swahili roots — browse every Swahili baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Khari

After ranking as high as #677 in 2020, Khari has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Khari

• Khari Willis
  NFL football player
• Khari Stephenson
  Jamaican soccer player
• Khari Wendell McClelland
  Canadian musician
• Khari Mateen
  American film editor
• Khari Bowden
  American actor

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Questions about the name Khari

What does the name Khari mean?

Khari means it means "kingly" or "noble one.", and it comes from Swahili origins.

Is Khari a boy's or a girl's name?

Khari is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Khari?

Khari did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Khari most popular?

Khari peaked at #677 in 2020.