Blayze vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blayze

Boy #3,887 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fire, flame"

Origin: English word

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,887
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bla, Blay, Bly

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

Blayze Rank #3,887
Imari Rank #4,001

Blayze is more popular, ranked #3887 vs #4001 for Imari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blayze ___

  • Blayze James
  • Blayze Anthony
  • Blayze Cole
  • Blayze Hunter
  • Blayze Ryan
  • Blayze Kai

Imari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Blayze

Jaxon Ryker Ember Phoenix Asher

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blayze or Imari more popular?

Blayze is more popular, ranked #3887 compared to Imari at #4001 in the United States.

What do Blayze and Imari mean?

Blayze means "fire, flame" (English word origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Blayze and Imari boy or girl names?

Blayze is primarily a boy name. Imari is primarily a boy name.

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