Namari
How to say it: nuh-MAR-ee · /nəˈmɑri/
Modern American invention with no traditional meaning - resembles Japanese 'namari' meaning lead.
Namari was the 1,399th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 13-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #518 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,399 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 127 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,105 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×13 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #518 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Namari emerged in recent decades and saw its best showing in the 2020s. It remains at the top now while continued climbing seems likely.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with an inventive edge, Namari feels creative in tone. Jalani matches its rhythm well.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Namari is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Japanese.
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