Damion vs Emari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damion

Boy #2,040 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, subdue"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,040
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami, Dame

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emari

Boy #2,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, powerful one"

Origin: African (Swahili/Yoruba)

Cultural Roots

African-American American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,111
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damion Rank #2,040
Emari Rank #2,111

Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 vs #2111 for Emari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damion ___

  • Damion Lee
  • Damion Michael
  • Damion James
  • Damion Andre
  • Damion Ray
  • Damion Cole

Emari ___

  • Emari James
  • Emari Cole
  • Emari Deon
  • Emari Andre
  • Emari Elijah
  • Emari Lamont

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damion

Adrian Dominic Marcus Jasmine Serena

If you choose Emari

Amari Omari Zuri Imani Khari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damion or Emari more popular?

Damion is more popular, ranked #2040 compared to Emari at #2111 in the United States.

What do Damion and Emari mean?

Damion means "to tame, subdue" (Greek origin). Emari means "strength, powerful one" (African (Swahili/Yoruba) origin).

Are Damion and Emari boy or girl names?

Damion is primarily a boy name. Emari is primarily a boy name.

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