Amari vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Emory

Girl #330 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, brave power"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
940
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Emory Rank #330

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #330 for Emory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

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

Emory ___

  • Emory Grace
  • Emory Jane
  • Emory Marie
  • Emory Claire
  • Emory Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Emory

Avery Logan Sawyer Quinn Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Emory more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Emory at #330 in the United States.

What do Amari and Emory mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Emory means "home strength, brave power" (Germanic origin).

Are Amari and Emory boy or girl names?

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

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