Imari vs Kincaid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Kincaid

Boy #4,041 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"head of the pass"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,041
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kin, Caid, KC

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Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001
Kincaid Rank #4,041

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #4041 for Kincaid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imari ___

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

Kincaid ___

  • Kincaid James
  • Kincaid Alexander
  • Kincaid William
  • Kincaid Robert
  • Kincaid Reid
  • Kincaid Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

If you choose Kincaid

MacAllister Duncan Callum Fiona Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Kincaid more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Kincaid at #4041 in the United States.

What do Imari and Kincaid mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Kincaid means "head of the pass" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Imari and Kincaid boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. Kincaid is primarily a boy name.

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