Greek · boy
Makari
A warm name climbing in the U.S. right now.
Meaning
Blessed or happy (variant of Macarius)
Makari is a rare boy name with Greek roots. In 2024, 232 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #970 nationally, and it has been climbing in recent years. Its style leans modern — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Greek names
Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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