UK name, mostly boys
Aamari
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Aamari is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Aamari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2017 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Aamari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Aamari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aamari ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Aamari.
- • Aamari is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 62.5% of Aamari registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3449
2017
Births in 2017
5
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Aamari
In England and Wales birth records, Aamari has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 62.5% of registrations are for boys and 37.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Aamari registered for boys
- Ranked #3,449 in 2017
- 5 boys registered in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (5 births)
Aamari registered for girls
- Ranked #5,687 in 2023
- 3 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Aamari mean?
The name Aamari is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern and North African regions. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "amar," which means "to live" or "to flourish."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aamari can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Arab philosopher and mathematician, Al-Khwarizmi. In his seminal work on algebra, he refers to a scholar named Aamari ibn Yaqub al-Khwarizmi, who was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics.
During the medieval period, the name Aamari gained popularity among Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa. In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Aamari al-Qurashi was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Cairo, Egypt.
In the 14th century, Aamari ibn Fadl ibn Muhammad al-Murabit was a celebrated Moroccan historian and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Almoravid dynasty that ruled parts of North Africa and Spain.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Aamari ibn Shuayb al-Adwani was a revered Algerian Sufi scholar and mystic who was known for his teachings on Islamic spirituality and his influence on the Sufi orders of North Africa.
Another notable figure in history with the name Aamari was Aamari Radiya, a pioneering Somali writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. He is considered one of the founders of modern Somali literature and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Somali language and culture.
While the name Aamari has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and can be found among various ethnic groups and communities around the world today, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and the essence of life and flourishing.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aamari over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aamari in England and Wales, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aamari, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aamari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3449 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aamari
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aamari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aamari in the UK right now?
In 2017, Aamari was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Aamari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Aamari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aamari?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous".
How many people are called Aamari in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Aamari across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.