Amari
The surname is of multiple origins, including:
Every Amari since 1974 — 53,282 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amari
Amari is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #185 in 2025 with 2,000 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 53,282 American babies have been named Amari — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 3,427 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 804 | #380 | 2,000 | #185 |
| 2024 | 1,070 | #296 | 2,164 | #172 |
| 2023 | 1,005 | #306 | 2,422 | #151 |
| 2022 | 1,009 | #320 | 2,179 | #174 |
| 2021 | 985 | #333 | 1,920 | #200 |
| 2020 | 940 | #329 | 1,742 | #217 |
| 2019 | 1,042 | #310 | 1,596 | #239 |
| 2018 | 818 | #380 | 1,323 | #269 |
| 2017 | 749 | #425 | 1,323 | #275 |
| 2016 | 700 | #459 | 1,363 | #269 |
| 2015 | 680 | #470 | 1,366 | #267 |
| 2014 | 589 | #524 | 985 | #338 |
| 2013 | 581 | #512 | 955 | #337 |
| 2012 | 633 | #486 | 1,075 | #308 |
| 2011 | 572 | #513 | 1,056 | #306 |
| 2010 | 662 | #462 | 1,005 | #318 |
| 2009 | 632 | #487 | 1,088 | #299 |
| 2008 | 830 | #388 | 951 | #343 |
| 2007 | 673 | #480 | 879 | #360 |
| 2006 | 585 | #518 | 684 | #419 |
| 2005 | 633 | #484 | 666 | #410 |
| 2004 | 696 | #441 | 638 | #407 |
| 2003 | 784 | #390 | 613 | #419 |
| 2002 | 677 | #431 | 505 | #472 |
| 2001 | 599 | #464 | 300 | #631 |
| 2000 | 519 | #512 | 260 | #682 |
| 1995 | 84 | #1,731 | 44 | #1,917 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,065 | 14 | #3,979 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,728 | 10 | #4,057 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,444 | 6 | #5,551 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amari mean?
The surname is of multiple origins, including:
How popular is the name Amari in 2025?
Amari ranked #185 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,000 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amari?
53,282 babies have been named Amari in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amari most popular?
Amari peaked in 2023, when 3,427 newborns received the name.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
Amari is used for both: about 40% of babies named Amari have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Amari rising or falling?
Amari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.