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Lamari vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamari

Boy #5,382 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, the pool"

Origin: Old French (Lamar component)

Cultural Roots

African-American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,382
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Lamari Rank #5,382
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #5382 for Lamari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamari or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Lamari at #5382 in the United States.

What do Lamari and Imari mean?

Lamari means "of the sea, the pool" (Old French (Lamar component) origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Lamari and Imari boy or girl names?

Lamari is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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