Amari
Amari: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Amari
- A male or female given name of modern usage.
Etymology
A variant of Amaro, from Italian Amaro. * A variant of Amar, from Arabic عَمَّار (ʕammār). See also Umari, Umar, Omar, and Amar. * A Japanese surname ultimately deriving from Japanese 余り (amari, “remainder, surplus”).
How popular is Amari?
Since 1880, 21,288 girls and 31,994 boys in the U.S. have been named Amari (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #296 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #185 for boys, with 2,804 babies given the name.
Names similar to Amari
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Sibling name ideas for Amari
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Amari FAQ
What does the name Amari mean?
A male or female given name of modern usage. A variant of Amaro, from Italian Amaro. * A variant of Amar, from Arabic عَمَّار (ʕammār). See also Umari, Umar, Omar, and Amar. * A Japanese surname ultimately deriving from Japanese 余り (amari, “remainder, surplus”).
How popular is the name Amari?
Since 1880, 21,288 girls and 31,994 boys in the U.S. have been named Amari (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #296 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #185 for boys, with 2,804 babies given the name.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
Amari is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (21,288 girls and 31,994 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.