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Amarii

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-MAHR-ee /ə.ˈmɑɹ.i/Medium

Meaning: One who lives a long life, one who buildsMedium

In 30 seconds: Amarii is an African American boy's name read as 'one who lives a long life' or 'one who builds.'

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Origin MediumAfrican American

MeaningOne who lives a long life, one who builds

U.S. rank (2025)#3091 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amarii belongs to the African American naming tradition, where it carries the dual sense of long life and of building. The double-i ending gives a familiar name a more personal spelling. It sits close to the form Amari, worn by the football player Amari Cooper.

The repeated vowel at the end softens the name and stretches it out when spoken aloud. That respelling is part of what families are after — the same sound with a look that feels their own.

Did you know? Amarii is a spelling variant of Amari, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'one who lives a long life, one who builds' while changing the visual style.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Amarii — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Amari Cooper (1994–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Amarii…

Amari— The base form of Amarii, identical in sound with a single i ending — the spelling Amari Cooper uses.

Amaris— Shares Amarii's opening and the soft 'amar' sound while ending differently.

Jamari— Carries the same '-mari' ending and rhythm common in African American boys' names.

Asante— shares Amarii's African American roots

Zamari— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amarii mean?

Amarii is usually explained as meaning 'one who lives a long life, one who builds' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Amarii?

It's commonly said uh-MAHR-ee /ə.ˈmɑɹ.i/.

Is Amarii a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Amarii is used as a boy name.

How popular is Amarii?

In 2024, Amarii ranked #2782 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.