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Temari

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Pronounced teh-MAH-ree /tɛˈmɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese temari, 'a hand-ball' — an ornate, embroidered traditional Japanese thread ball; a craft word-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A decorative handball: Temari is the ornate Japanese thread ball. Bright, crafty, and warm (said 'teh-MAH-ree').

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese temari, 'a hand-ball' — an ornate, embroidered traditional Japanese thread ball; a craft word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#6302 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 252

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

Temari comes from Japanese temari, 'a hand-ball' — the intricately embroidered, colourful thread balls of Japanese folk craft, traditionally given as tokens of friendship, loyalty, and good fortune (also a well-known character in the anime Naruto). A bright, crafty word-name (said 'teh-MAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, a-decorative-handball at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Temari is the beautiful, intricately embroidered Japanese thread ball — 'a hand-ball' — a folk art symbolizing friendship and good fortune (also a Naruto character) — a bright craft word-name (said 'teh-MAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 62%

Japanese references — temari — word origin

Variations

Temaria

Nicknames

Tema

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Miyori— shares the -ri ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temari mean?

Temari is Japanese for 'a hand-ball' — the ornate embroidered thread ball; a craft word-name.

How do you pronounce Temari?

It's said teh-MAH-ree /tɛˈmɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Temari a boy or girl name?

Temari is a girl's name.

How popular is Temari?

Temari is a rare name in the U.S.