Nahari
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "wanderer" or "rambler".
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Nahari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Nahari today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nahari births was 2023 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nahari. 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 Nahari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
2023
12 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,020
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Nahari
Nahari leans heavily female at 83.3% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Nahari as a male name
- Ranked #13,539 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Nahari as a female name
- Ranked #13,020 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (7 births)
Popularity
Nahari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nahari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nahari 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 Nahari 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 Nahari
The name Nahari is believed to have its origins in the Hindi language, which is primarily spoken in northern India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nadi," meaning "river," and "hari," meaning "green" or "verdant." Thus, the name Nahari could be interpreted to mean "related to a green river" or "one who lives near a green river."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nahari can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes. This suggests that the name has been in use for several centuries, likely dating back to the 4th or 5th century BCE.
In the 12th century, Nahari was the name of a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. He is credited with developing the concept of sine and cosine functions, which are fundamental in modern mathematics and physics.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Nahari was the name of a famous courtier and poet who served under the emperor Akbar. His poetry, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the virtues of love and devotion, was highly praised and widely circulated among the intellectual circles of the time.
In the 19th century, Nahari Dass was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He was known for his bravery and dedication to the cause of Indian independence.
Another notable figure named Nahari was a 20th-century Indian writer and social activist who authored several novels and short stories highlighting the struggles and aspirations of the underprivileged classes in Indian society. Her works played a significant role in raising awareness about social injustice and inequality.
While the name Nahari has its roots in India, it has also been adopted by people of various cultural backgrounds around the world, carrying with it the rich history and symbolism associated with its origins.
People
Nahari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nahari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nahari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nahari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nahari 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Nahari a common name?
We classify Nahari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nahari most popular?
The single biggest year for Nahari was 2023, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nahari is about 5 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 Nahari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nahari a female name?
Yes, 83.3% of people registered as Nahari in the SSA data are female. 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 Nahari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nahari 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 Nahari 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 the name Nahari?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Nahari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.