Obi vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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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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Obi Rank #3,834

Imari Rank #4,001

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

Is Obi or Imari more popular?

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

What do Obi and Imari mean?

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

Are Obi and Imari boy or girl names?

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