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Amauri

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Pronounced ah-MOR-ee /ɑˈmɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Amaury/Amory — from the Germanic amal, 'work; vigor', plus ric, 'power; ruler'; 'industrious ruler; brave'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Industrious ruler; brave: Amauri spells Amaury — 'work-power'. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ah-MOR-ee').
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Origin LowGermanic
MeaningA spelling of Amaury/Amory — from the Germanic amal, 'work; vigor', plus ric, 'power; ruler'; 'industrious ruler; brave'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6132 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 749

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962025

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

Amauri is a spelling of Amaury/Amory — from the Germanic amal, 'work; vigor', plus ric, 'power; ruler' — 'industrious ruler; brave' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Mauri).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and other families. Rare, work-and-power at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Amaury/Amory joins the Germanic amal, 'work; vigor', with ric, 'power; ruler' — 'industrious ruler; brave' — Amauri is a spelling, lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'ah-MOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Amaury — routes layered

Variations

AmauryAmoryAmaurie

Nicknames

Mauri

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If you like Amauri…

Amaury— the root spelling
Amari— a sound-neighbor Am- unisex girls' name
Amory— a fellow form
Averi— lands in the same popularity range
Emerson— another Germanic name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amauri mean?

Amauri spells Amaury/Amory — Germanic 'work; vigor' plus 'power; ruler' — 'industrious ruler; brave'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Amauri?

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

Is Amauri a boy or girl name?

Amauri is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Amauri?

Amauri is a rare name in the U.S.

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