How old is someone named Amari?
The average Amari is 12 years old.
Half of all living Amaris are between 5 and 18.
When was Amari popular?
Amari has been rising for years and peaked in 2023, so most Amaris are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 109 | 100 |
| 1990s | 2,637 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 13,212 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 19,073 | 19,000 |
| 2020s | 18,240 | 18,000 |
How many Amaris are still alive?
About 53,000 Amaris are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 53,000 babies named Amari since 1974.
Nearly every Amari ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Amari?
More than half of living Amaris are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 38%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Amari an old name?
No. Amari is one of the youngest names around: younger than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Amari will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Amaris are women and 60% are men.
The women average 14 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Amari
NAME TWIN
Amari's name twin is Jamir. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jamir's age curve is the closest match to Amari's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Amari
How old is the average Amari?
The average Amari in the US is 12 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Amari?
About 53,000 Amaris are alive in the US today, out of roughly 53,000 babies given the name since 1974.
When was the name Amari most popular?
In 2023, when about 3,400 baby boys were named Amari.
Is Amari a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Amaris are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Amari a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Amaris are women and 60% are men. The women average 14 and the men 11.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this