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Amari vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
King Rank #343

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or King more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Amari and King mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Amari and King boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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