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Damari

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-MAR-ee /dəˈmɑːr.i/High

Meaning: Possibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew Dammari. As a modern American boys name it may also be an elaboration of Damon or DamianMedium

In 30 seconds: Damari is a melodic modern name with possible Greek and Hebrew roots meaning gentle. Popular in African American communities, it has a confident, smooth sound and strong masculine energy.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningPossibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew Dammari. As a modern American boys name it may also be an elaboration of Damon or Damian
U.S. rank (2025)#958 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births243 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,546

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

In the New Testament, Damaris was an Athenian woman converted by Saint Paul. The name likely derived from Greek damar meaning wife or possibly gentle. The masculine form Damari emerged in 20th-century American usage.

Damari became particularly popular in African American communities in the 1990s and 2000s as a distinctive masculine name with soft vowel endings. It combines familiar sound patterns with a unique identity.

Did you know? Damaris is a biblical name from Acts 17:34, where a woman named Damaris was among the first converts of Paul the Apostle in Athens. The masculine form Damari is a modern adaptation of this ancient name.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Damaris — Greek root and biblical referenceU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DamariusDemarriDamari

Nicknames

DamiMari

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If you like Damari…

Damian— shares the same root family and smooth three-syllable masculine sound
Darius— shares the classical feel and three-syllable flowing structure
Amari— same soft -ari ending and multicultural American appeal
Javari— shares the modern American three-syllable -ari ending pattern

Frequently Asked

What does the name Damari mean?

Damari likely means gentle or tame, possibly related to the Greek name Damaris from the New Testament. It is used as a modern masculine elaboration.

How do you pronounce Damari?

It is said dah-MAR-ee, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Damari a biblical name?

Damari is related to the biblical Damaris, an Athenian woman who converted after hearing Paul the Apostle preach at the Areopagus.

Is Damari a popular name?

Damari has been rising in the United States, especially in African American communities, since the 1990s.