Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amari.
National Rank (2025)
#185
All-Time Peak Rank
#151 (2023)
Total U.S. Births
31,994
Unisex Distribution60.0% Boy / 40.0% GirlBalance: Leans Male
💡 The Amari Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Amari
According to SSA data, Amari achieved its highest historical rank of #151 in 2023. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2023 with 2,422 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 46.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 38 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Amari scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+46.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,422Births in 2023
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
38Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:11
1980s:48
1990s:877
2000s:6,584
2010s:12,047
2020s:12,427
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-ma-ri
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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