Amari Unisex

Popularity: #167 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAH-ree / /əˈmɑːri/

African; Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

African: 'strength'; Hebrew: 'God has promised'; Arabic: 'builder'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amari has roots in various cultures, reflecting its diverse meanings. In African cultures, it often signifies strength and resilience. In Hebrew, it conveys a sense of divine promise, while in Arabic, it relates to construction and building. This multifaceted background contributes to its appeal across different communities.

Trend Summary

Amari has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

AmarKhalilZaireMalikZionJamalKairoTariq

Variants

  • Amar
  • Amare

International Variants

  • Amari (Japanese)
  • Amar (Arabic)
  • Amare (Italian)

Famous people named Amari

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Fictional characters named Amari

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Sibling Suggestions

AmayaAmaniAidenAsherAnaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amari was first seen in the United States in 1974. Amari has ranked as high as #251 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Florida, Texas, New York, California, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 239
12%
CA 169
8%
FL 166
8%
NY 118
6%
PA 110
5%
GA 101
5%
NC 94
5%
OH 84
4%
VA 68
3%
MD 67
3%
IL 63
3%
MI 61
3%
TN 55
3%
AL 47
2%
AZ 46
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19746
19755
19806
19816
198510
19867
198812
19897
199014
199118
199221
199322
199443
199544
199685
1997149
1998251
1999230
2000260
2001300
2002505
2003613
2004638
2005666
2006684
2007879
2008951
20091,088
20101,005
20111,056
20121,075
2013955
2014985
20151,366
20161,361
20171,323
20181,322
20191,593
20201,741
20211,920
20222,174
20232,419
20242,158