UnisexBoyAfrican/Hebrew origin

Amari: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Meaning strength in Yoruba and eternal in Hebrew, Amari is a name of power and endurance with deep multicultural roots.

Amari as a Unisex Name

Origin
African/Hebrew
Syllables
3
Current rank
#158
Peak
#145 in 2021

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2000: #62020002010: #28520102015: #19520152020: #14820202024: #1582024#1#620

What Amari Means

Amari is a unisex name of African/Hebrew origin. Meaning strength in Yoruba and eternal in Hebrew, Amari is a name of power and endurance with deep multicultural roots.

How Popular Amari Is

Amari currently ranks #158 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #145 in 2021. It is rising.

Good to Know About Amari

  • Amari has been rising steadily for both boys and girls since the 2000s.
  • Amar'e Stoudemire, the NBA star, popularized a variation of this name.
  • It appears in multiple African languages with meanings related to strength and permanence.

Amari as a Boy Name

Origin
Yoruba / Hebrew
Syllables
3
Current rank
#204
Peak
#200 in 2015

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2005: #40020052010: #25020102020: #23020202024: #2042024#1#400

What Amari Means

Amari is a boy name of Yoruba / Hebrew origin. Strength, a name that bridges African and Hebrew traditions beautifully.

How Popular Amari Is

Amari currently ranks #204 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #200 in 2015. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Amari

  • Amari Cooper is a star NFL wide receiver.
  • The name has roots in multiple cultures, including Yoruba and Hebrew.
  • Amari has a warm, lyrical sound.

Questions About Amari

What does Amari mean?

Amari is a unisex name of African/Hebrew origin. Meaning strength in Yoruba and eternal in Hebrew, Amari is a name of power and endurance with deep multicultural roots.

How popular is Amari?

Amari currently ranks #158 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #145 in 2021. It is rising.

Where does Amari come from?

Amari comes from African/Hebrew roots. Amari has been rising steadily for both boys and girls since the 2000s.

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