Rising since 2022, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Imari since 1969
Babies named Imari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 60 |
| 1980s | 128 | 32 |
| 1990s | 780 | 162 |
| 2000s | 983 | 297 |
| 2010s | 340 | 319 |
| 2020s | 134 | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Imari is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1985. It experienced a peak in 2003 and has been rising again since 2022. While the name may echo the Japanese city Imari known for its porcelain, there is no direct etymological connection; it is best understood as a contemporary creation. At rank 5,410 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 69,881 newborns receiving the name, Imari remains a rare but distinctive choice, reflecting a broader trend of invented names with melodic sounds and the prefix 'I-'.
Imari is a modern coinage that first appeared in United States birth records in 1985. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix 'I-' with the suffix '-mari', possibly drawing inspiration from names like Amari or the Japanese city Imari (known for its porcelain), but there is no direct evidence linking the name to Japan. It is generally considered an invented name without a traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Imi
Sibling names for Imari
Names that share Imari's style, for a brother or sister.
