Imari vs Maranatha

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001
Maranatha Rank #5,785

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #5785 for Maranatha.

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

Maranatha ___

  • Maranatha Grace
  • Maranatha Faith
  • Maranatha Hope
  • Maranatha Joy
  • Maranatha Ruth
  • Maranatha Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

If you choose Maranatha

Hosanna Hallelujah Emmanuel Ezra Magdalena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Maranatha more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Maranatha at #5785 in the United States.

What do Imari and Maranatha mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Maranatha means "come, Lord" (Aramaic origin).

Are Imari and Maranatha boy or girl names?

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

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