Amari vs Meredith

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Meredith Rank #490

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #490 for Meredith.

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

Meredith ___

  • Meredith Grace
  • Meredith Ann
  • Meredith Rose
  • Meredith Jane
  • Meredith Kate
  • Meredith Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Meredith

Rhys Bronwen Gareth Seren Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Meredith more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Meredith at #490 in the United States.

What do Amari and Meredith mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Meredith means "great lord, magnificent ruler" (Welsh origin).

Are Amari and Meredith boy or girl names?

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

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