Chari

Girl name

Chari has been given to 1,202 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,202

Peak year

1960 (41 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1941

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Chari — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sharigirl

40,973 babies since 1927

Cherigirl

36,080 babies since 1925

Carigirl

12,870 babies since 1941

Charligirl

11,838 babies since 1975

Khariunisex

6,720 babies since 1971

Charisgirl

4,415 babies since 1924

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chari.

Camellagirl

1,199 babies since 1909

Donnettegirl

1,210 babies since 1931

Karinegirl

1,212 babies since 1917

Rendagirl

1,191 babies since 1905

Sherylegirl

1,214 babies since 1938

Susygirl

1,217 babies since 1940

Lavettagirl

1,186 babies since 1913

Kimberlegirl

1,219 babies since 1951

FAQ

How popular is the name Chari?

Chari has been given to 1,202 babies in the U.S. since 1941. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chari peak?

Chari peaked in 1960, when 41 babies were given the name.

Is Chari a girl or boy name?

Chari is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Chari are girls).

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