Shamari vs Omari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Imari Amera Amiri Omari

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Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #619
Total SSA Count: 461
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Omer Lamar Amor Amer

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Popularity Comparison

Shamari Rank #6,304

Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #6304 for Shamari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shamari or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Shamari at #6304 in the United States.

What do Shamari and Omari mean?

Shamari means "modern coinage, possibly 'thankful lion'" (African-American coined origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Shamari and Omari boy or girl names?

Shamari is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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