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Imari vs Chief

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American African American Indigenous American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,156
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001
Chief Rank #4,156

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Chief more popular?

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

What do Imari and Chief mean?

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

Are Imari and Chief boy or girl names?

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

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