Khari is a distinctive and unique given name of African origin, particularly from the Maasai community of Kenya and Tanzania. It translates to 'firstborn' in Swahili, which reflects its significant meaning in these cultures. In the English-speaking world, Khari has gained popularity as an unisex name due to its appealing sound and unconventional nature.
The name Khari saw a slow start with consistent numbers between 5 to 7 births annually from 1976 to 1993. However, it began gaining traction from the late 90s onwards, with a significant increase in popularity around the early 2000s. The highest number of births recorded was in 2022, with 177 newborns named Khari. Over the entire period from 1976 to 2023, there were a total of 1820 births with the name Khari.