Amari is a unisex name of African origin, meaning "eternal" or "immortal". It is commonly used among the Akan people of Ghana and the Swahili people of East Africa. The name has also gained popularity in the United States in recent years, particularly among African American families. Notable people with the name Amari include football player Amari Cooper and actress Amari Cheatom.
Amari rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 195. Miguel
- Rank 196. Abel
- Rank 197. Alan
- Rank 198. Beckett
- Rank 199. Amari
- Rank 200. Karter
- Rank 201. Timothy
- Rank 202. Abraham
- Rank 203. Jesse
Nicknames for Amari
| Amar | ah-MAR-ee | Shortened version of Amari |
| Mari | MAH-ree | Common nickname for Amari |
| Ari | AH-ree | Shortened version of Amari |
| Mimi | MEE-mee | Common nickname for Amari |
| RiRi | REE-ree | Rhyming nickname for Amari |
| Amarillo | ah-mah-REE-yo | Spanish word for yellow, a fun play on the name Amari |
| Mars | mahrz | Shortened version of Amari that sounds like the planet Mars |
Famous people named Amari
| Amari Cooper | Football player | Amari Cooper is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). |
| Amari Bailey | Basketball player | Amari Bailey is an American basketball player who is currently playing for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. |
| Amari Rodgers | Football player | Amari Rodgers is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). |
| Amari Allen | Victim of racism | Amari Allen is an African-American girl who was allegedly assaulted by three white boys at her school in Virginia, USA, in 2019. |
| Amari Winters | Actress | Amari Winters is an American actress who has appeared in several television shows and movies, including 'The Neighbors' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'. |
Fictional character called Amari from pop culture
| Amari | known for | explanation |
| Amari Cooper | NFL player | Wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys |
| Amari Rodgers | NFL player | Wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers |
| Amari Allah | TV personality | Host of the YouTube channel "The Advise Show TV |
| Amari Avery | Golfer | Youngest African American female golfer to win a U.S. Kids Golf tournament |
| Amari Sali | Blogger | Creator of the entertainment website Wherever I Look |
| Amari Bailey | Basketball player | Top high school basketball prospect in the class of 2022 |
| Amari McCoy | Actress | Appeared in the TV series "Chicago PD" and "Empire |
| Amari Johnson | Musician | Drummer for the band Dirty Honey |
| Amari McCoy | Actress | Appeared in the TV series "Chicago PD" and "Empire |
Frequently Asked Questions about Amari
| What is the origin of the name Amari? | The name Amari has multiple origins, including Arabic, Hebrew, and Italian. |
| What does the name Amari mean? | The name Amari has different meanings depending on its origin. In Arabic, it means "eternal" or "immortal". In Hebrew, it means "God has said". In Italian, it means "bitter". |
| Is Amari a popular name? | Amari is a relatively uncommon name, but it has been increasing in popularity in recent years. |
| Is Amari a unisex name? | Yes, Amari can be used as a name for both boys and girls. |
| Are there any famous people with the name Amari? | There are several notable people with the name Amari, including Amari Cooper, an American football player, and Amari Bailey, a high school basketball player. |
| What are some alternative spellings of the name Amari? | Some alternative spellings of Amari include Amarie, Amaree, and Amary. |