Amri

♂ Boy

Pronounced AM-ree /ˈɑm.ri/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic amri, 'my life; my affair/command', and a Swahili name; also a short form of Amir; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: My life; a modern name: Amri. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AM-ree').

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Origin LowArabic, Swahili

MeaningVariously from the Arabic amri, 'my life; my affair/command', and a Swahili name; also a short form of Amir; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7705 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

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

Amri comes variously from the Arabic amri, 'my life; my affair/command', and a Swahili name; also a short form of Amir (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'AM-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and East African families. Rare, my-life at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Amri is variously 'my life; my affair' (Arabic) and a Swahili name (also a short form of Amir) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AM-ree').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Amri — routes uncertain

Variations

AmryAmrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amri mean?

Amri is variously Arabic 'my life; my affair' and a Swahili name (also a short form of Amir); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Amri?

It's said AM-ree /m.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amri a boy or girl name?

Amri is a boy's name.

How popular is Amri?

Amri is a very rare name in the U.S.