Imari vs Obi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese African American

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Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Imari Rank #4,001

Obi Rank #3,834

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 vs #4001 for Imari.

Is Imari or Obi more popular?

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Imari and Obi mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin).

Are Imari and Obi boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. Obi is primarily a boy name.