Of the sun or belonging to the sun
Nyari is a name of Shona origin, primarily used in Zimbabwe. It is often a diminutive form of names like Nyaradzai, meaning 'one who consoles,' but it is also associated with the sun and brightness in various African linguistic contexts. In a broader sense, it conveys a feeling of warmth and radiance.
Less common today
Nyari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,498 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).