Declining since 2021, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Dekhari since 2005
Babies named Dekhari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Dekhari is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2005, a time when invented names with the De- prefix were gaining popularity. It reached its highest rank of 8,910 in 2022, with a 1-in-213,510 frequency among newborn boys. Since 2021, its usage has been gradually falling, mirroring the trajectory of many similar coined names from that era. The name has no recorded popularity in any specific state, suggesting it remains a rare but nationally dispersed choice. Its etymology is uncertain, likely an original blend of the prefix De- and a syllable inspired by Arabic or Swahili sounds.
Dekhari is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 2005. It follows the pattern of using the fashionable prefix De- (as in DeShawn, DeAndre) combined with the syllable -khari, which may derive from the Swahili name Kari (meaning 'pure') or from Arabic Khari (meaning 'radiant'). However, no single etymology is firmly established, and the name appears to be an original creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dek, Khari
Sibling names for Dekhari
Names that share Dekhari's style, for a brother or sister.
