Imari vs Shamari

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

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Emil Emory Emmet Emerson

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Shamari

Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,304
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Imari Amera Amiri Omari

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Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001

Shamari Rank #6,304

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Shamari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Imari and Shamari mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin).

Are Imari and Shamari boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. Shamari is primarily a boy name.

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