Kiari
Boy name · #3803 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kiari? In official American birth records, Kiari has been tracked continuously since 1989, giving it 36 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Kiari, placing it at #3803 in the official national rankings. It has appeared in the national data since 1989. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Kiari.
Babies named Kiari per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 36-year story
The historical record for Kiari begins in 1989 with 7 recorded births. Its peak came in 2020, when 51 boys were named Kiari — good for #2505 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kiari against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kiari in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kiari is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kiari will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kiari is most common
State-level data for Kiari is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kiari
Statistically, parents drawn to Kiari tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Akhari, Zakhari, Sakari, Dekari, and Kavari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kiari | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4571 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4184 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4780 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2505 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3636 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6703 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12185 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12108 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12274 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10556 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7792 |
| 1994 | 7 | #6968 |
| 1989 | 7 | #6229 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kiari?
In official American birth records, the name Kiari first appeared in 1989 (over 36 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 36 years.
Is Kiari a popular boy name?
Kiari ranked #3803 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked outside the reported range.
When was the name Kiari most popular?
Kiari peaked in 2020, when 51 American boys received the name (ranked #2505 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kiari?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Kiari. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.