Amari
How to say it: uh-MAH-ree · /əˈmɑri/
Of African (Yoruba/Amharic) origin meaning 'eternal' or 'strength'; also Hebrew meaning 'promised by God'.
Amari was the 186th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,804 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #138 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #186 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 2,804 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,092 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #138 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly all use of Amari has come in recent decades, culminating in the 2020s. Currently at its peak, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Light and soft sounding, Amari feels smooth and travels well. Imani shares its style.
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Nicknames
- Ami
- Mari
Honouring a Amari in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amari is about 1 in 46.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #241.
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