Amari

Amari - A very unique female name

Amari appeared on the charts for the first time in 1991 on position #2612. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amari and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amari? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amari. The baby girl name Amari was given to 784 baby girls in 2025, ranking #376 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,663 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amari peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 296.

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Amari is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amari is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #79 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #908.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amari is where you live.

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Amari origin and meaning

Origin disputed — modern international use

Uncertain — claimed meanings in Arabic, Hebrew and Yoruba are all circulated; none is established as the source

Amari is used for both girls and boys in the US since the 1990s, and sources assign it incompatible origins — Arabic 'faith,' Hebrew 'promised by God,' Yoruba 'strength' — none documented as the actual source of the American name. The honest account is a modern, cross-cultural name of uncertain derivation. For girls it peaked in 2024.

Origin uncertain

Amari is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Amari

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amari, sorted by popularity.

Amara / Amira / Annmarie / Amirah / Annemarie / Amora / Annamarie / Amoura / Amariah / Ameera /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Amari

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amari a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amari?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-MAR-ee · /əˈmɑːri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Amaria — Elaborated form
• Ahmari — Respelling

Nicknames: Mari

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1991, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents love its smooth, melodic sound and its unisex, cross-cultural ease.

Worth knowing

• Used for boys at similar rates, so it does not read as a girls' name on paper.
• Meaning claims online contradict each other — treat all of them cautiously.