Ebony vs Imari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Girl #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark hardwood"

Origin: Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

African-American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb, Ebbie

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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

Ebony Rank #5,579
Imari Rank #4,001

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #5579 for Ebony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ebony ___

  • Ebony Rose
  • Ebony Grace
  • Ebony Marie
  • Ebony Nicole
  • Ebony Renee
  • Ebony Joy

Imari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ebony

Ivory Diamond Crystal Jade Amber

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebony or Imari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Ebony at #5579 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Imari mean?

Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin). Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin).

Are Ebony and Imari boy or girl names?

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

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