Declining since 2013, #2,859 for girls today.
Popularity of Amarie since 1995
Babies named Amarie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amarie's real moment was 2012.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | 5 |
| 2000s | 912 | 261 |
| 2010s | 1,085 | 186 |
| 2020s | 442 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Amarie is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1995. Its precise origin is unclear, but it is often considered a blend of A and Marie or a variant of the more common Amari. The name reached its peak usage in 2012 (rank 2,012) but has since declined; in 2025 it ranked 2,859th, given to approximately 1 in 27,242 newborns. Its popularity has been highest in Illinois and Texas. Since 2013, the name's trajectory has been predominantly falling, reflecting a broader trend away from newly coined names.
Amarie is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular prefix A- with the name Marie, or as a variant of Amari. It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1990s and has since seen modest use, particularly in Illinois and Texas.
Where Amarie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Marie, Ari
Sibling names for Amarie
Names that share Amarie's style, for a brother or sister.
