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Why parents love Amari- The meaning eternal/strength is powerfully aspirational.
- Amari Cooper is one of the NFL's most talented receivers.
- Three syllables with a warm, musical sound: ah-MAR-ee.
- It works beautifully for any gender.
- It bridges African, Hebrew, and Italian traditions.
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The vibe of Amari
eternalimmortalYorubastrengthCoopercross-culturalmusicalpromised
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Origin & history of Amari
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.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Amari?
2023
peak 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 registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,419
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #151)
(ranked #151)
2,636
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
26,360
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
50,446
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Amari6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
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✦
Eternal strength◈
Cross-cultural beauty◎
Promised by multiple gods♡
NFL-level talentA1
M4
A1
R9
I9
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Amari❤️
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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