Names like Amari
Amari is a three-syllable African American name that ends on a vowel. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Three syllables, ending the same way as Amari.
Kamari African American · modern coinage, Swahili-influenced
Averi English · modern feminine spelling of Avery, elf ruler
Amiri Arabic · means 'commander, prince', from Arabic amir, used as a Swahili name
Jakari African American · modern coinage, likely inspired by Jabari, Swahili for 'brave'
The same roots
Also African American names, from the tradition Amari comes from.
Kymani African American · modern coinage, notably borne by Ky-Mani Marley; said to mean 'adventurous traveler'
Makhi African American · modern coinage, possibly related to Arabic 'Makki,' meaning 'from Mecca'
Antwan African American · phonetic variant of Antoine and Anthony, from the Roman name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin
Demario African American · modern coinage, combination of "De-" and Mario
The same feel
Also international and modern names.
Nayeli Zapotec · widely embraced modern name popularly said to mean 'I love you' in Zapotec, though the folk etymology is debated by linguists; regardless one of the fastest-rising Mexican-American names of recent decades
Dakari African · variant of Dakarai (Shona), meaning 'to rejoice, happiness'
Camila Spanish · in Roman legend the swift warrior maiden of the Volsci, from camillus, a youth who served at the altar; the Spanish and Portuguese spelling of Camilla, and one of Latin America's defining girls' names of recent decades
Akari Japanese · light, brightness
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Amari, on a similar curve.
Sayuri Japanese · small lily
Jamari English · modern coinage, elaboration of Jamar with popular Ja- prefix
Kaori Japanese · fragrance
Jabari African · brave, fearless; Swahili
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