Paari
A feminine Indian name meaning a river or stream.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Paari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Paari today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Paari births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Paari. 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 Paari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,933
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Paari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Paari 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 Paari 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Paari
The name Paari is believed to have its origins in the Tamil language, which is one of the oldest living classical languages in the world. The name can be traced back to ancient Tamil literature and scriptures dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
Paari is derived from the Tamil word "paar," which means "to see" or "to look." It is believed that the name was given to individuals who possessed exceptional eyesight or had a keen sense of observation. In ancient Tamil culture, these qualities were highly valued, and the name Paari was a way to honor those who possessed them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paari can be found in the Sangam literature, a vast collection of Tamil poetry and literature that dates back to the early centuries of the common era. In these texts, the name is mentioned in connection with individuals who were praised for their wisdom and perceptiveness.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Paari. One of the most famous was Paari Mudaliar, a Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his contributions to Tamil literature and is considered one of the most influential figures in the Tamil literary renaissance of that period.
Another notable figure was Paari Sundaram, a Tamil freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and was imprisoned several times for his involvement in the independence movement.
In the field of music, Paari Venkatesan was a renowned Carnatic vocalist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his mastery of the art form and contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of Carnatic music.
Paari Ariyakudi was another prominent figure in the world of Carnatic music. Born in the late 19th century, he was a highly respected vocalist and teacher who played a crucial role in the development and popularization of the art form.
Finally, Paari Veliyidai was a Tamil scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his contributions to Tamil literature and his works, which explored themes of spirituality and social commentary.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Paari. While the name may have evolved over time and taken on different meanings in different contexts, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Tamil language and culture, where it was associated with qualities such as perception, wisdom, and observation.
People
Paari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Paari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Paari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Paari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Paari 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Paari a common name?
We classify Paari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Paari most popular?
The single biggest year for Paari was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Paari 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 Paari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Paari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Paari 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 Paari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Paari 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 Paari 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 named Paari?
Find out how many people have the name Paari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.