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Amari
Meaning: uncertain; possibly from Arabic Ammar · Origin: uncertain · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Amari has an uncertain origin and may be related to Arabic Ammar. Its rise in the US also reflects the popularity of similar-sounding names such as Jamari and Kamari.
Popularity of Amari in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 2,000 US baby boys named Amari — #185 for boys · Peak: 2,422 in 2023 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 260 · 2020: 1,742
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Amari
uh-MAR-ee · IPA /əˈmɑːri/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Modern international usage; multiple possible origins
How the meaning and use of Amari developed
Amari has several independent traditions, including modern American usage and forms related to Hebrew, Arabic or African names; the etymology is uncertain.
Related names from the same root
Sibling names that go well with Amari
Sister: Amaya · Alani
Brother: Kairo · Tatum
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Nicknames
Mari
Variants & related names
Ammar, Amarie
Amari name art
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FAQ
What does the name Amari mean?
Amari means “uncertain; possibly from Arabic Ammar”. It comes from uncertain.
How do you pronounce Amari?
Amari is usually pronounced uh-MAR-ee (/əˈmɑːri/).
Is Amari a popular name?
In 2025, Amari ranked #185 among boys' names in the United States, given to 2,000 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2023 (2,422 babies).
What are nicknames for Amari?
Mari.
What are other forms of Amari?
Ammar, Amarie.
What are good sibling names for Amari?
Sister: Amaya, Alani. Brother: Kairo, Tatum.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.