Amari vs Josiah

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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Josiah

Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
5,457
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Joe, Siah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #172 for Amari.

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

Josiah ___

  • Josiah Michael
  • Josiah James
  • Josiah David
  • Josiah Alexander
  • Josiah Edward
  • Josiah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Josiah

Elijah Isaiah Miriam Hannah Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Amari and Josiah mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amari and Josiah boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.

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