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Amari
OriginHebrew, Sanskrit, Latin, Yoruba
Meaning"eternal, goddess, loved, strength"
US Rank#185
2025 SSA
About Amari
Amari is a name that's rising in popularity for both boys and girls in the US, used last year for about 2000 baby boys and 1000 baby girls. It's among the Top 20 gender neutral names.
The range of cultural origins and positive meanings adds to its appeal.
Pronounced uh-MAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Amari ranked #185 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #151 in 2023, Nameberry popularity #379.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #338 | 985 | 512.8 |
| 2015 | #267 | 1,366 | 712.7 |
| 2016 | #269 | 1,361 | 717.2 |
| 2017 | #275 | 1,323 | 714.8 |
| 2018 | #269 | 1,322 | 727.9 |
| 2019 | #239 | 1,593 | 887.9 |
| 2020 | #217 | 1,741 | 1,008.6 |
| 2021 | #200 | 1,920 | 1,097.5 |
| 2022 | #174 | 2,174 | 1,245.1 |
| 2023 | #151 | 2,419 | 1,414.1 |
| 2024 | #172 | 2,158 | 1,252.5 |
| 2025 | #185 | 2,000 | 1,170.9 |
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