Amari Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amari is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amari?
Amari is spelled A-M-A-R-I. The name has 5 letters.
Amari at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Amari may derive from a variant of names meaning “strength” or “builder,” though exact lexical meaning varies by language and source.
- Origin
- Amari is commonly associated with multiple cultural origins, including African and Japanese naming traditions, where it may have different meanings.
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAR-ee · 3 syllables
Amari Popularity in 2025
Rank#380
Recorded Births804
Rank#185
Recorded Births2,000
- Girls usage fell 84 places to #380 and recorded 266 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #185 and recorded 164 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amari Mean?
Amari may derive from a variant of names meaning “strength” or “builder,” though exact lexical meaning varies by language and source.
Origin: Amari is commonly associated with multiple cultural origins, including African and Japanese naming traditions, where it may have different meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Amari?
Pronunciationuh-MAR-ee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amari?
- History
- Usage of Amari has been documented in diverse cultures; however, sources do not confirm a single origin or initial period of use.
Amari Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 804 | #380 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,000 | #185 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,070 | #296 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,164 | #172 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,005 | #306 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,422 | #151 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,009 | #319 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,179 | #174 |
| 2021 | Girls | 985 | #333 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,920 | #200 |
| 2020 | Girls | 940 | #329 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,742 | #217 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,042 | #310 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,596 | #239 |
| 2018 | Girls | 818 | #380 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,323 | #269 |
| 2017 | Girls | 749 | #425 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,323 | #275 |
| 2016 | Girls | 700 | #459 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,363 | #269 |
| 2015 | Girls | 680 | #470 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,366 | #267 |
| 2014 | Girls | 589 | #524 |
| 2014 | Boys | 985 | #338 |
When Was Amari Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
2,422 recorded births
National rank #151
2022 · Boys
2,179 recorded births
National rank #174
2024 · Boys
2,164 recorded births
National rank #172
2025 · Boys
2,000 recorded births
National rank #185
Where Amari Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #78 | 9 |
| NM | #130 | 11 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #39 | 19 |
| DC | #60 | 13 |
| MD | #97 | 58 |
| MS | #97 | 29 |
| GA | #117 | 98 |
| VA | #117 | 72 |
| AL | #131 | 42 |
| RI | #140 | 8 |