Zamari

Zamari - A very unique male name

Zamari appeared on the charts for the first time in 2003 on position #4061. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zamari and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zamari? 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 Zamari. The baby boy name Zamari was given to 82 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1394 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 17,882 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zamari peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1394.

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Zamari is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zamari is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #615 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,570.

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 Zamari is where you live.

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Zamari origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — this is a new name, created in our own time, in the same sound family as Kamari, Damari and Amari

Zamari first appears in the data in 2003 and is now at its peak. It belongs to a family of modern American coinages built on the popular -mari sound; claims of an ancient African meaning for this exact form are not documented.

Origin uncertain

Zamari is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Zamari, pop culture references for the name Zamari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zamari

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

Zamir / Zymir / Zahmir / Zymere / Zamar / Zymier / Zymiere / Zymire / Zimri / Zymeir /

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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 state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zamari

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 Zamari 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 male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zamari?

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

zah-MAH-ree · /zəˈmɑri/
A new name; zah-MAH-ree is the most common reading, but families vary.

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Kamari — A different name in the same sound family
• Damari — A different name in the same sound family
• Amari — A different name in the same sound family

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2003, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents pick it for its smooth, rhythmic sound and its Z opening; it is rising but still well outside the mainstream.

Worth knowing

• Frequently confused with Kamari, Damari and Amari — expect to correct people.
• Online claims of an ancient meaning for this exact spelling are undocumented.