Macari is of Italian origin and means "from Macerata, Italy". It is derived from the Latin word "Maceratus", which refers to one who has been dried out or worn down by weathering. The name was originally given to individuals born in the city of Macerata, located in central Italy, but it has since become a popular choice for boys worldwide.
The name Macari experienced intermittent popularity over the past decade and a half, with peaks in 2011 and 2018, but has seen a resurgence since 2020, maintaining consistent popularity with five births each year until the most recent data available.