Jamari Unisex

Popularity: #486 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjah-MAR-ee / dʒəˈmɑːri

African; American

Meaning

African: 'handsome'; American: 'gift from God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jamari has roots in African cultures, where it is often associated with beauty and attractiveness. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences and has been embraced for its unique sound and meaning.

Trend Summary

Jamari has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

AmariKamariZamariTariqJavariSamariKhalilMalik

Variants

  • Jamar
  • Jamare

International Variants

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Famous people named Jamari

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Fictional characters named Jamari

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Sibling Suggestions

JadenJamalJavonJaxonJasiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamari was first seen in the United States in 1979. Jamari has ranked as high as #721 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jamari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jamari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 59
12%
TX 45
9%
GA 39
8%
AL 33
7%
NC 25
5%
NY 25
5%
IL 24
5%
TN 24
5%
MS 22
5%
CA 21
4%
LA 20
4%
OH 19
4%
PA 17
4%
VA 15
3%
MD 14
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19798
19806
19815
198210
198312
19848
198514
198611
198716
198820
198922
199038
199140
199252
199357
199489
1995110
1996120
1997140
1998180
1999177
2000230
2001315
2002388
2003519
2004614
2005631
2006616
2007695
2008774
2009732
2010741
2011615
2012677
2013495
2014483
2015523
2016483
2017486
2018489
2019495
2020473
2021485
2022585
2023516
2024528