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Anamari

ahn-ah-MAH-ree · Of debated origin; likely a modern coinage blending Anna and Maria, possibly inspired by the name Annamaria.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Anamari since 1971

Babies named Anamari per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anamari's real moment was 2012.

369198020002020Most births 2004Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s0
1990s0
2000s55
2010s30
2020s18

Meaning & origin

Anamari is a modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1971, likely as a respelling of Annamaria. It has never ranked in the national Top 1000; its peak usage came in 2012, reflecting a mild uptick during the 2010s. The name's stable trajectory over recent decades suggests it remains an uncommon but recognizable choice. Its top states of use are absent from available data, indicating dispersed, low-level adoption across the country.

Anamari is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or contraction of the compound name Annamaria, itself a combination of Anna and Maria. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1971 and saw modest use in the 2010s, with its peak in 2012. The name's formation follows a trend of creating melodic, feminine names by blending traditional components.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Annamari, Anamarie

Sibling names for Anamari

Names that share Anamari's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does Anamari mean?
Anamari is a modern coinage with no established meaning; it is likely a blend of Anna (grace) and Maria (beloved).
How popular is Anamari?
Anamari has never ranked in the U.S. Top 1000. Its peak year was 2012, and its use has remained low and stable in recent decades.
Is Anamari a boy or girl name?
Anamari is almost exclusively used for girls.