Mahkari
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Arabic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Mahkari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahkari today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahkari births was 2023 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahkari. 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 Mahkari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2023
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,429
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Mahkari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahkari 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 Mahkari 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahkari
The name Mahkari is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "mah" meaning "great" and "kari" meaning "warrior" or "soldier." This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals who were highly regarded for their bravery and prowess in battle.
During the height of the Sumerian civilization, which spanned from the 4th to the 3rd millennium BCE, the name Mahkari may have been bestowed upon distinguished military leaders or celebrated heroes. However, there is limited historical evidence or ancient texts that specifically reference individuals bearing this name from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mahkari can be found in the ancient Akkadian Empire, which flourished in Mesopotamia between the 24th and 22nd centuries BCE. Inscriptions on clay tablets from this period mention a certain Mahkari, who was a high-ranking official or nobleman during the reign of King Sargon of Akkad.
In the later centuries, the name Mahkari appears to have spread across various cultures and regions of the ancient Near East, possibly due to the influence of the Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations. For instance, there are records of a Mahkari who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Ugarit, located in modern-day Syria, around the 14th century BCE.
During the medieval period, the name Mahkari resurfaced in various regions, often associated with individuals of military or warrior backgrounds. One notable figure was Mahkari al-Khalili, a renowned Arab general who lived in the 10th century CE and played a crucial role in the defense of Baghdad against invading forces.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mahkari was a Persian warrior and military strategist who served under the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century CE. Known as Mahkari Khan, he was celebrated for his victories in numerous battles against rival kingdoms and his contributions to the expansion of the Safavid Empire.
It is worth noting that while the name Mahkari has ancient roots and a rich historical background, its usage and popularity have likely fluctuated over time, with periods of prevalence and periods of relative obscurity across different cultures and regions.
People
Mahkari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahkari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Mahkari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahkari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahkari 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Mahkari a common name?
We classify Mahkari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahkari most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahkari was 2023, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahkari 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 Mahkari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahkari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahkari 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 Mahkari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahkari 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 Mahkari 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 are called Mahkari?
Find out how many people share the name Mahkari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.