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1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#3523

Peak Rank

567

Total Count

32

Years Active

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## The Story of Nari

Nari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 44 Naris were born — ranking #3,523 that year. As of 2026, Nari ranks #3,715 for baby girls with 41 births, rising sharply (+40% over the past five years). In total, more than 567 Naris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Nari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nari is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Nori](/nori)
* [Norrie](/norrie)
* [Nouri](/nouri)
* Norry
* [Norie](/norie)
* [Nary](/nary)
* [Nara](/nara)
* Neary
* [Neri](/neri)
* Naro
* [Noori](/noori)
* [Nuri](/nuri)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Nari

What does the name Nari mean?

Nari is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nari in 2026?

In 2026, Nari ranks #3,715 among girls' names in the U.S., with 41 babies given the name that year.

When was Nari most popular?

Nari reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,523 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nari most popular?

Nari has historically been most popular in Ohio, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nari.

Is Nari a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nari is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nari?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nari include Cala, Graceanne, Lilo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧CalaPeak #3523](/cala)[👧GraceannePeak #3523](/graceanne)[👧LiloPeak #3523](/lilo)[👧DandraPeak #3523](/dandra)[👧LaquandraPeak #3523](/laquandra)[👧ShaniekaPeak #3523](/shanieka)[👧TeiraPeak #3523](/teira)[👧AshleyannPeak #3523](/ashleyann)

## About the name Nari 

Nari is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 567 births in the dataset. Nari's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,523\. Use the chart and map above to compare Nari's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2023 → ](/year/2023)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.