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Qari

KAH-ree /kɑːˈriː/

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In short
Qari is a captivating Arabic name for boys, often associated with reciting the Quran. With a melodious sound, it connects to a rich cultural heritage.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
Babies in 2023
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#12,145 in 2019
First recorded
2019

Meaning of Qari

Qari is a unique and captivating name for baby boys. Originating from Arabic, Qari carries a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with the Quranic profession of reciting the holy book. The name Qari has a melodious sound and is pronounced as KAH-ree (/kɑːˈriː/). While variations of this name such as Qaree may exist, they all encompass the same essence and charm. As per data from the United States of America, Qari was given to 5 newborns in 2019, ranking at 12,126th place. Choosing Qari for your little one will not only grant them an exceptional and meaningful name but also connect them to a remarkable Islamic tradition.

How to pronounce Qari

Popularity of Qari in the U.S.

Qari was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #12,145 in 2019. It first appears in the records in 2019.

Bar and line chart: Qari in the U.S., 2019–2023. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 2019 and 5 in 2023. Line: rank among boy names, peak #12,145 in 2019, #12,239 in 2023.
  • Boys named Qari (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2019–2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2019⁠–⁠2023 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2023512,239back
2019512,145new

Notable people named Qari

  • Qari Hussain Ahmad Mehsud was a senior Pakistani Taliban leader who organized the group's suicide bombing squads.
  • Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali is a Pakistani Quran reciter known for helping children read and pronounce the Quran through his program AlQuran.
  • Qari Ahmadullah was an Afghan militant who served as Taliban Minister of Security in 1996.