Amari

Meaning of Amari

This name has roots in the Yoruba language, meaning 'strength' or 'power.' It also has connections to Arabic, where it can mean 'eternal' or 'immortal.'

Amari has Yoruba, Arabic roots — browse every Yoruba, Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Amari

Amari has cooled off, slipping to #185 in 2025, down from a peak of #151 in 2023.

Amari as a girl's name

Amari is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #380 in the US. Amari generally means "strength", "eternal", or "immortal". It can also mean "promise of God" in some interpretations.

Notable people named Amari

• Amari Cooper
  NFL wide receiver star
• Amari Rodgers
  NFL wide receiver player
• Amari Niblack
  College football tight end
• Amari Spivey
  NFL cornerback player
• Amari Gittens
  Canadian football player

Questions about the name Amari

What does the name Amari mean?

Amari means this name has roots in the yoruba language, meaning 'strength' or 'power.' it also has connections to arabic, where it can mean 'eternal' or 'immortal.', and it comes from Yoruba, Arabic origins.

Is Amari a boy's or a girl's name?

Amari is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Amari?

In 2025, Amari ranked #185 for boys, down from #172 the year before and #380 for girls, down from #296 the year before.

When was Amari most popular?

Amari peaked at #151 in 2023.