Makari

Meaning of Makari

It means "blessed," "happy," or "fortunate."

Makari has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Makari

After ranking as high as #969 in 2024, Makari has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Makari

• Makari Sarkar
  Indian politician
• Makari Alipiev
  Russian Orthodox bishop
• Makari Zenkin
  Russian historian
• Makari Petar Kostov
  Bulgarian Orthodox cleric
• Makari Glukharev
  Russian missionary

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Questions about the name Makari

What does the name Makari mean?

Makari means it means "blessed," "happy," or "fortunate.", and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Makari?

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

When was Makari most popular?

Makari peaked at #969 in 2024.