Kahari Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kahari is a Swahili name meaning 'strength' or 'power'. It has evolved in its usage primarily in contemporary times, reflecting traits of resilience. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Kahari is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kahari has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kahari' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8573rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4907th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2688th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12407th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kahari' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kahari"
Pronunciation
/kəˈhɑːri/
Origin
Swahili
Etymology
The name Kahari is derived from Swahili, where it means 'to be strong' or 'to have power'.
Meaning
strength, power
Language Evolution
Kahari
Historical Usage
The name Kahari has gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly among African communities and those influenced by African culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Kahariya, Kahara, Kahariyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kahari is perceived as a unique and powerful name that embodies strength and resilience.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kahari"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kahari"
"Kahari" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8573rd of 16616 | 49 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4907th of 24088 | 269 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2688th of 23106 | 566 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12407th of 30306 | 81 |
Regional Popularity of "Kahari" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.09% 1677th/3984 |
78.20% 3509th/4487 |
30.33% 2069th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kahari" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kahari"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kahari" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.