Jamari
- US rank
- #576
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #386 in 2010
509 babies were named Jamari in the US in 2025. It has climbed 8 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1991–2025
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jamari you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,356 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamari, 509 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamari would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamari first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #386.
- Then vs nowJamari is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,540 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,356.
- Where it's lovedJamari is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #97, followed by Delaware (#168) and Alabama (#173). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
About the name Jamari
Jamari is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ari”. US birth records list Jamari for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 47 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #386 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #576, with 509 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.9 | 145,396 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 49,237 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,690 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,947 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 150,602 boys |
| 1990s | 52 | 19,183 boys |
| 2000s | 275 | 3,636 boys |
| 2010s | 292 | 3,429 boys |
| 2020s | 299 | 3,342 boys |
Other spellings of Jamari
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jamari
What is the origin of the name Jamari?
Jamari has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jamari a boy or girl name?
Jamari is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Jamari?
Jamari ranked #576 for US boys in 2025, given to 509 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#386).