"grace, eternal beauty"
Origin: Yoruba/African
Language: English
Amaree
Girl Name
#4,995 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
4 Syllables
A name of grace and beauty with deep African roots
African-American
American
African
Elegant
Spiritual
Modern
Gentle
Unique
Meaning & Origin
"knowing, wise"
Origin: Igbo
Language: English
The Story of Amaree
Amaree is a phonetic spelling variant of Amari or Amara, names with roots across multiple African languages. In Yoruba, amara means grace. In Igbo, it means knowing. In Amharic (Ethiopia), amara refers to the Amhara people. The -ee ending gives the name a distinctly American contemporary feel while the Amara root connects it to African heritage. Together, Amaree carries the meaning of grace, beauty, and enduring worth.
Amari and its variants have risen dramatically in the United States since 2000, particularly in African-American communities that blend African roots with contemporary naming creativity. Amaree represents the next evolution of this trend, with a spelling that emphasizes the flowing final sound.
The Amhara people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Ethiopia and have historically produced Ethiopian emperors and cultural leaders. The name Amara/Amaree thus carries a sense of royal African heritage alongside its cross-cultural meaning of grace and beauty.
Fun Facts
- The Amhara people have produced several Ethiopian emperors including Haile Selassie
- Amara means grace in Yoruba, one of the most widely spoken languages in West Africa
- Amari entered the top 200 US girl names in the 2010s
Amaree in Other Languages
French
Amari
Yoruba
Amara
Amharic
አማራ
Spanish
Amari
Popularity Over Time
#4,995
Current Rank
Rising
Trend
Hidden Gem
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #4,995
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Cultural Origins
- African-American American African
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Ama
Mari
Ree
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amaree
What does the name Amaree mean?
"grace, eternal beauty" (from Yoruba/African). "knowing, wise" (from Igbo). Amaree is a phonetic spelling variant of Amari or Amara, names with roots across multiple African languages. In Yoruba, amara means grace. In Igbo, it means knowing. In Amharic (Ethiopia), amara refers to the Amhara people. The -ee ending gives the name a distinctly American contemporary feel while the Amara root connects it to African heritage. Together, Amaree carries the meaning of grace, beauty, and enduring worth.
What is the origin of the name Amaree?
Amaree has Yoruba/African, Igbo, African-American, American, and African origins. In Yoruba/African, it means "grace, eternal beauty". In Igbo, it means "knowing, wise".
Is Amaree a boy or girl name?
Amaree is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4995. As a boy name, it is ranked #4561. Amaree is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Amaree?
Amaree is currently ranked #4995 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Amaree?
Common nicknames for Amaree include Ama, Mari, and Ree.
What are good middle names for Amaree?
Popular middle name pairings include Amaree Grace, Amaree Rose, Amaree Nicole, Amaree Faith, Amaree Lynn, and Amaree Renee.
What are good sibling names for Amaree?
Names that pair well with Amaree as siblings include Zion, Isaiah, Kamari, Imani, Elijah, and Amara.
How many syllables does Amaree have?
Amaree has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Amaree a common or rare name?
Amaree is an uncommon name, ranked #4995 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Amaree
Amaree is a girl name with African-American, American, and African origins . The name means "grace, eternal beauty" in Yoruba/African .
Is Amaree a boy or girl name? Amaree is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,995 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,561. Amaree is more commonly used as a boy name.
Amaree is currently ranked #4,995 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Amaree has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Amaree include Ama, Mari, and Ree. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Amaree include Amara, Amari, Amaris, Amariah, Amarah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.