Shamari vs Amiri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shamari

Boy #6,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'"

Origin: African-American coined

African-American American

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Boy #536 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili Arabic African-American

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Shamari Rank #6,304

Amiri Rank #536

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Is Shamari or Amiri more popular?

Amiri is more popular, ranked #536 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Shamari and Amiri mean?

Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin). Amiri means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Shamari and Amiri boy or girl names?

Shamari is primarily a boy name. Amiri is primarily a boy name.