Jamari vs Kalise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamari

Boy #562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#562
Total SSA Count
528
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mari, Jam

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jamari Rank #562
Kalise Rank #6,668

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 vs #6668 for Kalise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamari ___

  • Jamari Leon
  • Jamari Xavier
  • Jamari Isaiah
  • Jamari Marcus
  • Jamari David
  • Jamari Andre

Kalise ___

  • Kalise Marie
  • Kalise Grace
  • Kalise Ann
  • Kalise Rose
  • Kalise Nicole
  • Kalise Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jamari

Amara Zuri Jabari Aaliyah Kamari

If you choose Kalise

Serena Thalia Demi Cosima Ariel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamari or Kalise more popular?

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 compared to Kalise at #6668 in the United States.

What do Jamari and Kalise mean?

Jamari means "handsome, beautiful" (Swahili/Arabic origin). Kalise means "most beautiful, fairest" (Greek origin).

Are Jamari and Kalise boy or girl names?

Jamari is primarily a boy name. Kalise is primarily a girl name.

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