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Imari
Pronounced ih-MAR-ee /ΙͺΛmΙr.i/Medium
Meaning: From Imari β a Japanese port famous for its prized porcelain; also a modern -ari name (echoing Amari); here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Imari comes from Imari β a port town in Japan famous for the beautiful, richly decorated Imari ware porcelain exported from it for centuries β and it also reads as a modern -ari name, echoing Amari (routes layered, which we note). An elegant, lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'ih-MAR-ee').
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-fine-porcelain at the root, and elegant.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Imari mean?
Imari is a Japanese port famed for its prized porcelain, and a modern -ari name; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Imari?
It's said ih-MAR-ee /ΙͺΛmΙr.i/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Imari a boy or girl name?
Imari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Imari?
Imari is a rare name in the U.S.