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Damari

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Pronounced dah-MAR-ee /dɑˈmɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a kin of Damaris (Greek, 'gentle; a calf; tame; a wife') and a modern elaboration of Damar; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gentle; a calf: Damari echoes Damaris — 'gentle'. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'dah-MAR-ee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA modern name, variously a kin of Damaris (Greek, 'gentle; a calf; tame; a wife') and a modern elaboration of Damar; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6671 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 792

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619682024

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

Damari is a modern name, variously a kin of Damaris (Greek, 'gentle; a calf; tame; a wife') and a modern elaboration of Damar (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Dami).

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare for girls, gentle-and-a-calf at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Damaris means 'gentle; a calf; tame' in Greek (a woman of the Book of Acts) — Damari is a modern kin, lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'dah-MAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Damaris — routes layered

Variations

DamarisDamarDamaria

Nicknames

Dami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damari mean?

Damari echoes Damaris — Greek 'gentle; a calf; tame'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Damari?

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

Is Damari a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Damari?

Damari is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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