Total births
2,365
Unisex name · since 1985
Imari
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 2,365 babies named Imari, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5509
- among girls today
- 2,365
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
2,365 babies have been named Imari since 1985, making it today's #5509 unisex name.
Imari has 2,365 recorded births among girls since 1985, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5509 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #5509 among girls today
- 2,365 born since 1985
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Imari is currently the #5509 unisex name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 2,365 born since 1985, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5509
- among girls today
- 2,365
- born since 1985
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Imari vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5509
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Imari was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
124 babies were named Imari in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Imari compares
2,365 Top 20% higher than 80% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Imari's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Imari | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,365 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 124 | 48 | 19,840 |
Imari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Imari's full recorded timeline at 2005, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 13 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2003 peak of 124 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Imari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#5,509
Active since
1985
Imari popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 124
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Imari popularity over time - boys
1,086 total births recorded since 1969 (Imari as boys' name)
Imari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Imari's strongest decade.
983 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Imari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 128
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
780 births
- 2000s
2000s
983 births
- 2010s 340
2010s
340 births
- 2020s 134
2020s
134 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 983 births (42% of all-time use).
How Imari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Imari's total volume
Imari vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Imari by state
Where Imari concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 156 | 6.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 136 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 123 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 121 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 81 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 77 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 66 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 66 | 2.8% |
California share of Imari's total US births 6.6%
Even split
156 of 2,365 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Imari appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Imari? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 2,365 babies named Imari. Today it holds rank #5509 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 124 births.
When was Imari most popular? ▼
Imari was most popular in the 2000s decade with 983 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Imari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Imari are California (156 births), New York (136 births), Florida (123 births).
Is Imari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Imari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,365 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,086 births.
How long has the name Imari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Imari since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Imari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Imani, Ima, Iman, Imaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Imari's data
- Imari's decade-level peak was the 2000s (983 total births); usage has since declined to 134 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Imaris (156 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Imari
Nearby Names Like Imari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Imari
Imani Girl
#526 27,817 births
Ima Girl
6,806 births
Iman Girl
#2088 5,124 births
Imaan Girl
#3669 814 births
Imara Girl
#2999 720 births
Compare Imari side by side: Imari vs Imani Imari vs Ima Imari vs Iman
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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, 1985–2025 (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. "Imari: #5509 Unisex Name - 2,365 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/imari. 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 Imari 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.