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UK boy's name

Zamari

An African name meaning "wealth and riches".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Zamari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Zamari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 6 births.

This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. 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.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Zamari. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Zamari ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 6 boys were registered as Zamari.
  • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zamari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2020

6 births

Estimated living

23

2026

Meaning

What does Zamari mean?

Zamari is a name with roots in the Arabic language, originating in the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "zamar," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with melodious voices or those associated with music and singing.

During the medieval period, the name Zamari was commonly found in Islamic texts and historical records from regions like modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Egypt. It was particularly prevalent among Arab scholars, poets, and musicians who contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual renaissance of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zamari was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zamari, a renowned Arabic poet and grammarian who lived in the 9th century CE. His works and contributions to Arabic literature are widely celebrated and have been studied extensively by scholars over the centuries.

In the 12th century, another notable figure named Zamari al-Qurtubi, a Muslim scholar and theologian from Cordoba, Spain, gained recognition for his extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. His works played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time and influencing subsequent generations of scholars.

Fast forward to the 14th century, and we encounter Zamari al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, Iraq. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned numerous manuscripts and buildings, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Islamic art and architecture.

Moving to the 16th century, we find Zamari al-Ansari, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Morocco. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism and spirituality attracted a devoted following and continue to be studied by Sufi practitioners to this day.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Zamari al-Jazairi, an Algerian scholar and reformist, gained prominence for his efforts to revive Islamic education and promote social and religious reforms in his homeland. His works and advocacy for modernization had a significant impact on the intellectual and political landscape of the region.

These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Zamari, which has been associated with individuals who have made remarkable contributions across various fields, including literature, theology, art, and social reform.

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Popularity

Zamari over time

The chart below shows babies named Zamari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Zamari, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Zamari
02356201720202024

Decades

Zamari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zamari 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 #3886 18 4
2010s #3449 5 1

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FAQ

Zamari: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Zamari was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Zamari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 6 babies registered as Zamari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Zamari?

An African name meaning "wealth and riches".

How many people are called Zamari in the UK?

A total of 23 babies have been registered as Zamari across the 5 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.