Amari vs Murphy

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
Murphy Rank #475

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #475 for Murphy.

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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Murphy more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Amari and Murphy mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amari and Murphy boy or girl names?

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

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