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How Many People Are Named Amari?
Estimated people named Amari living in the U.S. today
49,823
Gender distribution
59% male · 41% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 50,446
- Peak year: 2023 (3,422 births)
- Estimated living today: 49,823
Amari by age group — who carries the name today?
Amari popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Amari
Amari has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 50,446 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 49,823 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,860 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Amaris you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Amari in the US?
An estimated 49,823 people named Amari are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Amari rare — about 1 in 6,860 Americans.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Amari is 59% male and 41% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Amari most popular?
Amari peaked in 2023, when 3,422 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Amari?
Amari ranks #915 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).