Samari
Samari is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly blending elements meaning 'reward', 'gift', or 'conversation'.
Origin and history
Samari is a modern American name created in recent decades, likely inspired by names like Samar, Amari, and Demari. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States primarily for boys. The name carries a rhythmic, soft sound with uncertain single-root etymology.
Popularity in the United States
699 babies in the United States have been named Samari since 1880. It ranks #3977 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1781.
States where it is most popular
- FL (38.4 %)
- TN (23.3 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- MD (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 24 |
| 2000-2010 | 336 |
| 2010-2019 | 193 |
| 2020-2029 | 146 |
Fun facts
- Samari is part of a 20th-century American trend of constructing melodic names ending in the '-ari' suffix.
- The name has gained increased visibility in the United States since the early 2000s.