Amari
ah-MAH-ree
Popularity
#296
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
50,446
Peak Year
#3,422 in 2023
First Recorded
1974
Style
Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Amari has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it means 'promised by God' or 'my promise.' In Igbo (Nigerian), it means 'strength'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Amari Cooper
American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns
Amari Miller
American professional wrestler
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