Chief vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

American African American Indigenous American

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Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese African American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Imari mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Chief and Imari boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.