Jamari
Jamari is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Handsome or beautiful (derived from the root Jamal).
Origin and history
Jamari is a modern American name created in the late 20th century. It likely developed as a blend of traditional Arabic-derived names like Jamal or Jamar with popular contemporary suffixes like -ari. The name has gained steady popularity in the United States, particularly for boys since the 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
15,240 babies in the United States have been named Jamari since 1880. It ranks #961 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #552.
States where it is most popular
- FL (12.9 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- IL (8 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,003 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,514 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,490 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,101 |
Famous people named Jamari
- Jamari Lattimore: Football player
Fun facts
- Jamari emerged as part of a trend in the late 20th century featuring rhythmic multi-syllable names ending in -ari.
- The name entered regular usage in the U.S. in the 1990s and has remained a consistent choice for baby boys.