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Amari

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Pronounced ah-MAH-ree /ɑːˈmɑː.ri/High

Meaning: In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mean eternal or grace; also linked to the Hebrew Amara meaning eternalMedium

In 30 seconds: Amari is a melodic multicultural name with roots in West and East Africa as well as Hebrew, carrying meanings of strength, grace, and eternity that resonate with modern parents.
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Origin MediumYoruba, Hebrew, East African
MeaningIn Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mean eternal or grace; also linked to the Hebrew Amara meaning eternal
U.S. rank (2025)#380 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births804 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419802025

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

Amari has multiple independent origins. In Yoruba, it relates to strength and power. In Amharic and East African traditions it can signify eternal or grace. The Hebrew connection through Amara adds yet another meaning.

In the United States, Amari gained traction in the early 2000s as parents sought melodic multicultural names. It now appears regularly in both girls' and boys' name charts.

Did you know? Amari is one of the fastest-rising gender-neutral names in the U.S., appearing in both boys' and girls' top-500 lists — a rare feat reflecting its wide multicultural appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Amari — etymology notesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AmaraAmarieAmara

Nicknames

MariAmi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Amari Cooper (1994-)
    American football wide receiver
  • ★Amari Bailey (2004-)
    American professional basketball player

If you like Amari…

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Amaya— similar melodic structure and multicultural warmth
Imani— Swahili name with the same smooth three-syllable flow and spiritual depth
Zuri— East African name with the same bright, modern multicultural feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amari mean?

Amari carries meanings of strength, grace, or eternal across Yoruba, East African, and Hebrew traditions.

How do you pronounce Amari?

It is said ah-MAH-ree /ɑːˈmɑː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amari a girl or boy name?

Amari is used for both girls and boys, making it one of the more genuinely unisex names in current use.

How popular is Amari?

Amari has been rising rapidly in the U.S. since the early 2000s and now ranks in the top 300 for girls.

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