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Amari

əˈmɑr.i

Eternal, immortal

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How to say it

a · MA · ri

əˈmɑr.i

What it means

Several roots converged: Arabic Ammar ('long-lived'), Hebrew Imri ('eloquent'), and the Yoruba Amari ('strength, building'). Used as a unisex name in modern US English with strong African American and Latino uptake.

Amari has multiple root candidates that converged in modern English use. The Arabic Ammar (from the root 'mr) carries the sense of 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' The Hebrew Imri means 'my speech' or 'eloquent.' The Yoruba Amari means 'strength, building.' In modern US use Amari is firmly unisex and has been climbing since 2000. It's been in the US top 300 since 2010, with particularly strong uptake in African American and Latino families. No common nickname; Amari is already a short, melodic three-syllable name.

How to spell Amari

The standard spelling is Amari. Common variants include Amare, Amare, Ammar, but Amari is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #1072818802025

Feminine: peaked at #296 in 2024, currently #380 in 2025.

Masculine: peaked at #151 in 2023, currently #185 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Pronunciation

    uh-MAR-ee, three syllables, stress on the second.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Amar'e Stoudemire American basketball player (Amare/Amari variant), six-time NBA All-Star

Spelling variants

  • Amare
  • Amare
  • Ammar

Common questions

What does the name Amari mean?
Several roots converged: Arabic Ammar ('long-lived'), Hebrew Imri ('eloquent'), and the Yoruba Amari ('strength, building'). Used as a unisex name in modern US English with strong African American and Latino uptake.
What does Amari mean in Arabic?
In Arabic, Amari means "Eternal, immortal." Amari has multiple root candidates that converged in modern English use. The Arabic Ammar (from the root 'mr) carries the sense of 'long-lived' or 'flourishing.' The Hebrew Imri means 'my speech' or 'eloquent.' The Yoruba Amari means 'strength, building.' In modern US use Amari is firmly unisex and has been climbing since 2000. It's been in the US top 300 since 2010, with particularly strong uptake in African American and Latino families. No common nickname; Amari is already a short, melodic three-syllable name.
How do you pronounce Amari?
Amari is pronounced əˈmɑr.i. Say it as a-MA-ri, with the stress on the "ma" syllable.
How do you spell Amari?
The standard spelling is Amari. Common spelling variants include Amare, Amare, Ammar.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
Amari is used for both boys and girls.
How popular is the name Amari?
Amari ranked #380 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.