Total births
31,994
Unisex name · since 1974
Amari
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 31,994 babies named Amari, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #172
- among boys today
- 31,994
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Amari is the #172 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 31,994 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amari has been recorded 31,994 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #172 nationally and more common than 99% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #172 among boys today
- 31,994 born since 1974
- 2020s peak decade
- 99% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amari is currently the #172 unisex name in America, more common than 99% of boys - 31,994 born since 1974, peaking in the 2020s.
- #172
- among boys today
- 31,994
- born since 1974
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 99%
- more common than other boys
Amari vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#172
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 99% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Amari was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
2,422 babies were named Amari in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Amari compares
31,994 Top 5% higher than 95% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amari's all-time total is 87x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amari | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 31,994 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 2,422 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Amari's full recorded timeline at 2004, 92% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 8% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 2,422 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Amari at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#172
Active since
1974
Amari popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 2,422
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Amari popularity over time - girls
21,288 total births recorded since 1980 (Amari as girls' name)
Amari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Amari's strongest decade.
12,427 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Amari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 877
1990s
877 births
- 2000s
2000s
6,584 births
- 2010s
2010s
12,047 births
- 2020s
2020s
12,427 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 12,427 births (39% of all-time use).
How Amari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Amari's total volume
Amari vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amari by state
Where Amari concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 2,580 | 8.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 2,384 | 7.5% |
| #3 | California | | 2,280 | 7.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 2,276 | 7.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 1,927 | 6.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 1,564 | 4.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 1,447 | 4.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 1,356 | 4.2% |
Florida share of Amari's total US births 8.1%
Even split
2,580 of 31,994 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 48 reporting states.
Amari appears in 48 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amari? ▼
Amari has been given to 31,994 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #172 as of the latest data. 2,422 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Amari most popular? ▼
Amari was most popular in the 2020s decade with 12,427 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Amari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amari are Florida (2,580 births), Texas (2,384 births), California (2,280 births).
Is Amari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amari is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 31,994 births, and as a girl's name it has 21,288 births.
How long has the name Amari been used? ▼
Amari has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Amari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amare, Amar, Amado, Amarion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amari's data
- Florida records the most Amaris (2,580 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amari
Nearby Names Like Amari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amari
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Amador Boy
#4440 3,372 births
Compare Amari side by side: Amari vs Amare Amari vs Amar Amari vs Amado
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amari
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68,535 births · Peak 2015
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181,160 births · Peak 2009
Braxton #170
65,831 births · Peak 2014
Rhett #174
36,669 births · Peak 2021
Jayce #169
45,423 births · Peak 2015
Max #175
167,458 births · Peak 2009
Beckham #168
20,329 births · Peak 2025
Charlie #176
184,280 births · Peak 1919
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amari: #172 Unisex Name - 31,994 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amari/. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.