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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong, the builder (from Arabic Ammar); also used as a variant of Amir
- Origin
- Arabic / African American usage
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- ah-MAR-ee
Amari is a gender-neutral name that carries the meaning "strong, the builder," from the Arabic Ammar, and it's also used as a variant of Amir. It has Arabic roots and is also used within African American communities, and it's pronounced ah-MAR-ee. The feel is classic.
Meaning & Origin of Amari
Meaning: Strong, the builder (from Arabic Ammar); also used as a variant of Amir.
Origin: Arabic / African American usage.
How to Pronounce Amari
ah-MAR-eeIPA /əˈmɑːri/
Popularity of Amari
Amari ranked #172 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,158 babies given the name. It hit its highest rank, #151, just a year earlier in 2023, when 2,419 babies were named Amari.
FAQ
What does the name Amari mean?
Strong, the builder (from Arabic Ammar); also used as a variant of Amir.
How do you pronounce Amari?
Amari is pronounced ah-MAR-ee (IPA: /əˈmɑːri/).
Is Amari a popular name right now?
Amari is near its all-time peak (#151 in 2023), ranked #172 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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