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Ahmari

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAR-ee /ɑːˈmɑːr.i/High

Meaning: Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name possibly derived from Arabic ahmar (red) with the -i possessive (my red one), or a variant of Amari with an added h. Used in African American and Arab communities.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningRed; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)
U.S. rank (2025)#2305 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ahmari may derive from Arabic ahmar (red, reddish) with the possessive -i suffix (my red one), creating 'my crimson/red one.' It may also be a variant of Amari with an Ah- prefix. The exact etymology is uncertain.

Ahmari ranked #2469 for boys in 2024, used in African American and Arab communities.

Did you know? Arabic ahmar (red) gives its name to Al-Hamra (The Red One) — the famous Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain, named for its reddish walls. So Ahmari shares its root with one of the world's most beautiful architectural monuments.
Overall data confidence 75%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmariAhmaro

Nicknames

AhmMari

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If you like Ahmari…

Amari— three-syllable African/Arabic name sharing the same -mari ending
Omari— three-syllable -ari ending Swahili name in the same community
Kamari— three-syllable -ari ending name in the same tradition
Amarion— four-syllable Amari extension in the same naming family

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahmari mean?

Ahmari possibly means 'my red one,' from Arabic ahmar (red) with the -i possessive. The Alhambra palace shares this ahmar/red root.

How do you pronounce Ahmari?

It's said ah-MAR-ee /ɑːˈmɑːr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ahmari a boy or girl name?

Ahmari is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ahmari?

Ahmari ranked #2469 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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