Blade vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blade

Boy #4,201 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cutting edge of a sword or tool"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,201
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bla, Bly, Blie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Blade Rank #4,201
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4201 for Blade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blade ___

  • Blade Hunter
  • Blade James
  • Blade Ryker
  • Blade Stone
  • Blade Cole
  • Blade Maverick

Imari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blade or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Blade at #4201 in the United States.

What do Blade and Imari mean?

Blade means "cutting edge of a sword or tool" (Old English origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Blade and Imari boy or girl names?

Blade is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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