Amari

Amari is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,158 boys in the United States.

Amari at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Amari

Amari belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Amari first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #151 in 2023, and in 2024 2,158 babies received the name — 29,973 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amari in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#151 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Amari in 2024
2,158
Total since 1880
29,973

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amari mean?

The meaning of Amari is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Amari a boy or girl name?

Amari is a boy name. In 2024, 2,158 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amari?

Amari comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Amari?

Amari first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #151 in 2023, and 2,158 babies were given the name in 2024.

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