Kaharri
A name of Aboriginal Australian origin meaning "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kaharri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaharri today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaharri births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaharri. 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 Kaharri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,159
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kaharri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaharri 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 Kaharri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaharri
The name Kaharri is believed to have originated in the ancient Sanskrit language of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kah??ra," which means "bracelet" or "armlet." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with jewelers, artisans, or those who adorned themselves with ornamental bracelets.
In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, one of the earliest known references to the name Kaharri can be found. It is mentioned as the name of a skilled warrior and archer who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra War. This ancient text, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE, provides an early historical context for the name's usage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Kaharri was Kaharri Brahman, a renowned Sanskrit grammarian and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. His works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics were highly influential during his time and are still studied by scholars today.
In the 12th century CE, Kaharri Malla was a prominent ruler of the Malla dynasty in present-day Nepal. He is remembered for his patronage of arts, architecture, and literature, and for commissioning the construction of several temples and monuments in the Kathmandu Valley.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Kaharri Khan was a respected military commander and governor who served under Emperor Akbar. He played a crucial role in various military campaigns and was entrusted with the governance of several provinces in the empire.
Another notable figure was Kaharri Devi, a 17th-century queen of the Maratha Empire in India. She was known for her bravery, leadership skills, and involvement in military campaigns alongside her husband, the legendary Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj.
While the name Kaharri may have ancient roots and historical references, it is important to note that the popularity and usage of names can vary greatly across different cultures and time periods. This overview provides a glimpse into the potential origins and historical context of the name, but it is not an exhaustive account.
People
Kaharri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaharri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaharri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaharri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaharri 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kaharri a common name?
We classify Kaharri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaharri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaharri was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaharri is about 3 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 Kaharri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaharri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaharri 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 Kaharri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaharri 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 Kaharri 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 Americans are named Kaharri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.