Ames vs Emari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, powerful one"

Origin: African (Swahili/Yoruba)

African-American American African

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Ames Rank #2,018

Emari Rank #2,111

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2111 for Emari.

Is Ames or Emari more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Emari at #2111 in the United States.

What do Ames and Emari mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Emari means "strength, powerful one" (African (Swahili/Yoruba) origin).

Are Ames and Emari boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Emari is primarily a boy name.