Amari: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahm-ahr-ee
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Southern Europe, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Promised by God

Amari is a versatile name with diverse origins, including Arabic, and Greek. It means "promised by God, " "strength, " "courage, " "moon, " and "immortal, " depending on the cultural context. The name gained popularity in the US in the 1990s and has since become a unisex name, symbolizing strength and resilience. Its use has evolved over time, reflecting the blending of cultures and the desire for meaningful names.

Amari Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Amari is currently #457 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Amari is currently #230 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Amari is currently #228 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Amari is currently #114 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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