Imari
Imari is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
From the Japanese city of Imari, known for its historic porcelain.
Origin and history
Imari is a unisex name of Japanese origin, traditionally associated with Imari porcelain from the Japanese city of Imari. In the United States, it is utilized as a modern given name for both boys and girls. While relatively uncommon for males, it maintains a steady presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,086 babies in the United States have been named Imari since 1880. It ranks #3601 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1717.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30 %)
- FL (20 %)
- GA (18.2 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- NC (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 60 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 297 |
| 2010-2019 | 319 |
| 2020-2029 | 210 |
Famous people named Imari
- Imari DuBois: athlete, football player
Fun facts
- Imari porcelain was widely exported to Europe from the port of Imari in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- While originally a place name in Japan, Imari has transitioned into a contemporary given name in the United States.