Samari

Unisex

Samari has been given to 2,198 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2008. In 2025, about 1 in 31,515 girls was named Samari.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,198

Peak year

2008 (130 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▲ +45%

Gender split

68% girls / 32% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Samari — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Amariunisex

53,282 babies since 1974

Samaragirl

22,769 babies since 1949

Kamariunisex

18,390 babies since 1978

Jamariboy

16,134 babies since 1979

Damariboy

6,358 babies since 1968

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Samari.

Batshevagirl

2,198 babies since 1969

Liyahgirl

2,200 babies since 1994

Analeegirl

2,194 babies since 1919

Sanjanagirl

2,189 babies since 1990

Abbigalegirl

2,188 babies since 1981

Maryahgirl

2,186 babies since 1974

Raniyahgirl

2,185 babies since 1990

Kyligirl

2,178 babies since 1977

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FAQ

How popular is the name Samari?

Samari has been given to 2,198 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Samari peak?

Samari peaked in 2008, when 130 babies were given the name.

Is Samari a girl or boy name?

Samari is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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