Amari Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Amari has African origins and means grace, immortal, or prosperous. It evolved from the name Amara and has become increasingly popular in recent decades as a gender-neutral name. It carries positive traits and does not have biblical relevance.

The name Amari is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amari has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amari' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8050th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3136th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 420th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 234th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2900th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 492nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 372nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amari' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amari"

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Pronunciation

/əˈmɑːri/

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Origin

African

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Etymology

The name Amari is derived from the African name Amara, which means 'grace' or 'immortal'. It is also associated with the Arabic word 'Amar' meaning 'long-lived' or 'prosperous'.

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Meaning

grace, immortal, prosperous

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Language Evolution

Amara, Amari

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Historical Usage

Amari gained popularity in the late 20th to early 21st century, especially in the United States, as a gender-neutral name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Amara, Mari, Mara

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Amari is perceived as a modern, trendy name with a positive and strong connotation, often associated with grace and prosperity.

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Famous People

Amari Cooper, Amari Stoudemire

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amari"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Amari"

"Amari" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8050th of 10718 17
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3136th of 16616 289
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 420th of 24088 10,350
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 234th of 23106 19,317
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2900th of 27321 594
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 492nd of 35406 9,716
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 372nd of 30306 10,158

Regional Popularity of "Amari" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
43.18%
1591st/3685
41.36%
1851st/4475
50.17%
2606th/5194
46.57%
2942nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
9.17%
420th/4582
7.13%
368th/5164
4.85%
355th/7313
8.24%
615th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.95%
277th/3984
4.19%
188th/4487
2.80%
191st/6822
5.40%
339th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Amari" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
48.47%
1786th/3685
54.21%
2426th/4475
43.53%
2261st/5194
50.12%
3166th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
9.65%
442nd/4582
13.07%
675th/5164
4.61%
337th/7313
12.11%
904th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
10.24%
408th/3984
12.57%
564th/4487
4.18%
285th/6822
7.19%
451st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Amari"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Amari" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.