Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Amari

Amari is a recent American coinage and a gender-neutral name (it is also used with light frequency in Australia; mostly for boys). There are three possible reasons why modern parents are choosing the name Amari for their children. The first, and most obvious, is because “amari” is the Latin word for “loved, to be loved”. Secondly, Amari is often considered a Hindu name from the Sanskrit अमर (“amar”) meaning “immortal, eternal”. Finally, the masculine name ‘Ammar (عمّار) means “virtuous, pious” in Arabic. In all cases, these potential etymologies are quite favorable with all-around positive meanings. Amari is a poetic sounding name yet it imbues a sense of powerful strength at the same time. It’s for this reason that neither gender can claim it fully as their own. Amari works equally well for both girls and boys.

All About the Baby Name – Amari

Personality

OF THE UNISEX NAME AMARI

Romance is the hallmark of the Six personality. They exude nurturing, loving, and caring energy. Sixes are in love with the idea of love in its idealized form - and with their magnetic personalities, they easily draw people toward them. Like the number Two personality, they seek balance and harmony in their life and the world at large. They are conscientious and service-oriented, and a champion for the underdog. These personalities naturally attract money and are usually surrounded by lovely material objects - but their human relationships are always primary. They thrive in giving back to others rather than being motivated by their own desires. This is when they achieve great things. Sixes are natural teachers, ministers and counselors.

Popularity

OF THE UNISEX NAME AMARI

Amari first appeared on the female naming charts in 1996 and then on the male charts the following year in 1997. The name demonstrated pretty quick success for both genders, although it’s bestowed on baby boys at twice the rate it is for girls. In both cases, the name has reached quasi-moderate levels of usage which makes it familiar yet not overdone. Amari has also enjoyed particular success among African-Americans in the United States. Other variations of the name (Damari, Jamari and Kamari) have popped onto the charts following Amari. As a newly embraced name, Amari has yet to prove his/her staying power on the charts. We’re not sure if this one is a fleeting fad or here to stay for “eternity”. It’s a pretty cool name for a boy and a lovely sounding name for a girl. After all, every baby is meant “to be loved”.

Quick Facts

ON AMARI

GENDER:

Unisex

ORIGIN:

African-American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

ah-MAHR-ee

SIMPLE MEANING:

To be loved

Characteristics

OF AMARI

Humanitarian

Community-minded

Family-oriented

Loving

Affectionate

Compassionate

Sensitive

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Amari

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME AMARI

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME AMARI

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Popular Songs

ON AMARI

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Famous People

NAMED AMARI

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Children of Famous People

NAMED AMARI

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME AMARI

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