Amelia vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Imari Rank #4,001

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4001 for Imari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Imari more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Imari mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Amelia and Imari boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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