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UK name, mostly boys

Amaari

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially Arabic or Ethiopian.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 9 girls.

Amaari is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Amaari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3449, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 5 births.

This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2022. 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.

Amaari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Amaari. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Amaari ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 5 boys were registered as Amaari.
  • Amaari is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amaari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 55.0% of Amaari registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3449

2022

Births in 2022

5

Latest year

Peak year

2022

5 births

Estimated living

11

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Amaari

In England and Wales birth records, Amaari has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 55.0% of registrations are for boys and 45.0% 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.

55% boys
45% girls
Boys11 (55.0%)Girls9 (45.0%)

Amaari registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,449 in 2022
  • 5 boys registered in 2022
  • Peak: 2022 (5 births)

Amaari registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,687 in 2023
  • 3 girls registered in 2023
  • Peak: 2021 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Amaari mean?

The name Amaari has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," which means "immortal" or "eternal." The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it was used to refer to deities or celestial beings.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Amaari can be found in the Mahabharata, a Sanskrit epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Amaari is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a celestial nymph or apsara. While not a prominent figure, the inclusion of the name in such an influential work of literature highlights its deep-rooted cultural significance.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Amaari. In the 6th century CE, Amaari was the name of a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the Indian subcontinent. His works on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics were highly influential and played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of the language.

Another prominent figure with the name Amaari was a 12th-century Indian poet and mystic. Hailing from the region of present-day Rajasthan, this Amaari was known for his devotional poetry and spiritual teachings, which continue to be celebrated and studied by scholars of Indian literature and philosophy.

In the 16th century, Amaari was the name of a Persian calligrapher and artist who achieved great acclaim for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. His contributions to the art of calligraphy and manuscript illumination were highly influential in the Persian cultural sphere, and his works are still admired and preserved in museums and collections around the world.

Moving to more recent times, Amaari was also the name of a prominent Indian freedom fighter and political activist who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1890, this Amaari dedicated his life to the cause of Indian nationalism and was imprisoned multiple times for his political activities.

While the name Amaari has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields across different regions of the world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Amaari over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Amaari 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 Amaari, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Amaari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amaari 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
2020s #3449 5 1
2010s #4757 6 2

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FAQ

Amaari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Amaari in the UK right now?

In 2022, Amaari was ranked #3449 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Amaari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 5 babies registered as Amaari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Amaari?

A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially Arabic or Ethiopian.

How many people are called Amaari in the UK?

A total of 11 babies have been registered as Amaari across the 3 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.