Amar vs Khari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Khari

Boy #1,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kingly, like a king"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African American West African Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,224
Total SSA Count
164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kha, Khy, Khie

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Khari Rank #1,224

Khari is more popular, ranked #1224 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Khari ___

  • Khari James
  • Khari Emmanuel
  • Khari Darius
  • Khari Isaiah
  • Khari Malik
  • Khari Zaire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Khari

Zara Malik Amara Kofi Nia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Khari more popular?

Khari is more popular, ranked #1224 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Khari mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Khari means "kingly, like a king" (Swahili origin).

Are Amar and Khari boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Khari is primarily a boy name.

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