Alyssa vs Amari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

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Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Amari Rank #172

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #399 for Alyssa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Amari more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Alyssa at #399 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Amari mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin).

Are Alyssa and Amari boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Amari is primarily a boy name.

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