Amari means eternal or immortal — from multiple possible roots including the African Yoruba (strength), Hebrew (promised by God), and Italian amaro (bitter/beloved). Amari Cooper is one of the NFL's finest receivers. The name sounds like it comes from everywhere and belongs to everyone: three syllables of eternal, cross-cultural beauty.
Multiple origins: Yoruba (strength) / Hebrew (promised by God) / Italian amaro (beloved)
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African / Hebrew roots
Amari has multiple possible origins: from the Yoruba meaning strength, from Hebrew meaning promised by God, or from the Italian amaro meaning bitter or beloved. Amari Cooper is one of the NFL's most talented wide receivers. The name has been climbing for both genders, carrying genuinely cross-cultural appeal.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional across multiple cultures; US usage growing from the 2000s.
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Today
Amari remains a beloved choice, ranking #223 in the US. 50,446 babies have been named Amari since 1974.
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How popular is Amari?
2023peak year
The name Amari reached its peak in 2023, with 2,419 registrations (ranked #151). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1974, roughly 49 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #223 today, averaging about 2,636 new babies per year. Amari has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 50,446 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,419 Babies named in peak year (ranked #151)
2,636Avg. per year (last decade)
26,360Total registrations last 10 years
50,446All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #223)Very popular
Amari's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — eternal humanity. People named Amari tend to be strong, eternal-feeling, and gifted at connecting different cultures.
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Connects different cultures
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Eternal strength
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Cross-cultural beauty
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Promised by multiple gods
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NFL-level talent
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Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Amari
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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