Cahari
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "little refuge".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Cahari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cahari today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cahari births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cahari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cahari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,438
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Cahari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cahari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cahari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cahari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cahari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cahari
The given name Cahari is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, spoken in ancient India. Its roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "hari," which means "green" or "flourishing."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cahari dates back to the 6th century BCE. It appears in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes. While the exact details of this character are unclear, their inclusion in such a revered text suggests that the name held significance in that era.
In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned scholar and grammarian named Cahari Swami is said to have lived in the northern regions of India. He is credited with making significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Sanskrit language. His detailed treatises on grammar and linguistics have been widely referenced throughout history.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 3rd to the 6th century CE, a prince named Cahari Varman was known for his military prowess and leadership. He commanded armies in several battles and was instrumental in expanding the empire's territories.
In the realm of literature, a celebrated poet named Cahari Dasa lived in the 16th century CE. He is best known for his devotional compositions, which are still widely recited and revered in certain regions of India. His poetic works often explored themes of spirituality and love for the divine.
Another notable figure with the name Cahari was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. Cahari Bose played a vital role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule. He advocated for women's education and worked tirelessly to uplift marginalized communities.
While the name Cahari has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, with variations found in different parts of the world. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Cahari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cahari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cahari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cahari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cahari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Cahari a common name?
We classify Cahari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cahari most popular?
The single biggest year for Cahari was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cahari is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cahari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cahari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cahari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cahari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cahari in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cahari can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Cahari as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.