How Many People Are Named Amari?

Complete statistics for the name Amari in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Amari
Rare
50,446
Estimated People
1 in 6,542
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
29,973 (59%)
♀ Female
20,473 (41%)
59%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 12

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 16
Alabama 1,363
Arkansas 497
Arizona 703
California 3,739
Colorado 527
Connecticut 391
DC 453
Delaware 149
Florida 3,776
Georgia 3,104
Hawaii 56
Iowa 224
Idaho 59
Illinois 2,353
Indiana 937
Kansas 344
Kentucky 438
Louisiana 1,371
Massachusetts 686
Maryland 1,560
Maine 15
Michigan 1,821
Minnesota 433
Missouri 751
Mississippi 1,009
Montana 15
North Carolina 2,148
North Dakota 13
Nebraska 107
New Jersey 1,270
New Mexico 248
Nevada 398
New York 2,873
Ohio 1,849
Oklahoma 406
Oregon 238
Pennsylvania 1,817
Rhode Island 65
South Carolina 1,156
South Dakota 21
Tennessee 1,252
Texas 4,421
Utah 128
Virginia 1,816
Washington 669
Wisconsin 649
West Virginia 66
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Amari

How Many People Have the Name Amari in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 50,446 people in the United States currently share the name Amari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,542 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Amari a Common or Rare Name?

Amari is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Amari Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Amari are covered in full on the Amari name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Amari Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Amari in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female. Amari is a gender-neutral name, split roughly evenly between male and female bearers. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Amari Most Popular?

The name Amari reached peak popularity in 2023, with 2,419 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Amari Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Amari across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amari?

Approximately 50,446 people in the United States share the name Amari, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Amari a rare name?

Amari is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,542 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amari mean?

The meaning and origin of Amari is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Amari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Amari are male and 41% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Amari most popular?

The name Amari reached its peak in 2023, with 2,419 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People50,446
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 6,542
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2023
Male %59%
Female %41%

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