Macari

“Benedetto”

Italian origin · Unisex name

♂ 84% boys♀ 16% girls

#4414US 2023

24Births / yr

↓Falling

140All-time births

📅 Since 200800

How to pronounce Macari

mah·KAH·ree

/mɑ.ˈkɑ.riː/ · stress on KAH · 3 syllables

“Benedetto”

Italian origin · Unisex name

What does Macari mean and where does it come from?

The name Macari is derived from the Italian name 'Macario', which is rooted in the Greek name 'Makarios', meaning 'blessed'. It is relatively uncommon but has been used in various forms across Italy and Spanish-speaking regions. The name carries connotations of happiness and positive fortune, making

Cultural significance

Macari has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of benedetto.

Peak popularity

Reached #14966 in 2018 — currently #4414 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Macari?

Macari works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Macari Grace

How popular is Macari right now?

Falling — down 169 spots — currently #4414 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2020–2023#4414 · Top 3.3%

2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#4414	24	▼ down 169 · -4% births
2022	#4245	25	▲ up 469 · +19% births
2021	#4714	21	▲ up 11697 · +320% births
2020	#16411	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Macari

Best Year2022Rank #4245

Peak Count25

Average Rank#7446

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2020 - 20234 years

The story of Macari

Macari is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2008. With 140 total births recorded, Macari remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #16411 in 2020 to #4414 in 2023. Macari is used for both genders: 16% female and 84% male.

Names that peaked alongside Macari in 2018:

Emma Olivia Ava Isabella Sophia

Macari by decade

Macari peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	19
2010s ★	98
2020s	23

💎Macari has only 140 total recorded births since 2008 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Macari?

Common

MacMacieMacyAri

What names sound and feel like Macari?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Macari also consider these

Mayari

Philippines · Tagalog

Mazari

Middle East · A name associated

Mahari

Swahili · to assist, to

American · Content, Happy

Maari

India · beloved

Tacari

USA · Indigenous American

Common questions about the name Macari

What does the name Macari mean?

Macari means "Benedetto" — a name rooted in Italian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Macari?

Macari is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Macari have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Macari?

Macari originates from Italian tradition. Italian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Macari?

Macari is a three-syllable name pronounced M AA0 K AA1 R IY0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Macari?

Macari pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italian heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.