Grace or dear
Chari is often used as a diminutive of Charity or Charis. It derives from the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace, or can be a variation of the French 'chérie' meaning darling or dear.
Less common today
Chari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,359 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American competitive diver
American track and field athlete
