Imari vs Temari

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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Temari

Girl #5,511 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hand ball, embroidered sphere"

Origin: Japanese 手毬

Cultural Roots

Japanese Anime/Manga

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tema, Temi

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Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001
Temari Rank #5,511

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #5511 for Temari.

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

Temari ___

  • Temari Rose
  • Temari Grace
  • Temari Jade
  • Temari Lily
  • Temari Sakura

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

If you choose Temari

Hana Kenji Yuki Ryu Haru

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Temari more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Temari at #5511 in the United States.

What do Imari and Temari mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Temari means "hand ball, embroidered sphere" (Japanese 手毬 origin).

Are Imari and Temari boy or girl names?

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

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