Amiri vs Shamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiri

Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili Arabic African-American

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Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

African-American American

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Amiri Rank #536

Shamari Rank #6,304

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Is Amiri or Shamari more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Amiri and Shamari mean?

Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Amiri and Shamari boy or girl names?

Amiri is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.