Declining since 2015, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Amri since 1990
Babies named Amri per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amri's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49 | 0 |
| 2000s | 126 | 0 |
| 2010s | 186 | 13 |
| 2020s | 103 | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Amri is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990. It reached its peak rank of 6,838 in 2020, when about 1 in 100,454 baby girls received the name. Since 2015, its usage has been declining, reflecting a shift away from the trendy 'Am-' prefix names that peaked in the 2010s. The name is most common in Texas, one of the top states for Amri. Its etymology is uncertain, likely a variant of the more popular Amari, which itself has multiple possible origins. As a modern coinage, Amri carries no deep historical or cultural weight, but fits the pattern of invented names that sound melodic and feminine.
Amri is a modern American coinage, likely a variant of Amari. The name Amari gained popularity in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the trendy '-ari' suffix seen in names like Kari or variations of Amara. Amri may also be a short form or respelling of Amari.
Where Amri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amri
Names that share Amri's style, for a brother or sister.
