Rising since 1999, #1,451 for boys today.
Popularity of Zamari since 1999
Babies named Zamari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 9 |
| 2000s | 155 | 225 |
| 2010s | 239 | 696 |
| 2020s | 214 | 698 |
Meaning & origin
Zamari is a modern unisex name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. Its popularity has risen steadily since, reaching a peak in 2021. As of 2025, it ranks 1,451 in the U.S., with roughly 1 in 13,887 newborns receiving the name. The name is most common in Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama, reflecting a concentration in the southern United States. Its exact origin is uncertain; it is likely a contemporary invention blending the trendy za- prefix with -mari, a suffix also seen in names like Jamari and Samari. Zamari's clean sound and unisex appeal have contributed to its gradual increase in use over the past two decades.
Zamari first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly formed from the fashionable syllable za- combined with the popular suffix -mari, reminiscent of names like Jamari or Samari. There is no known etymological root in any historical language.
Where Zamari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zam, Z
Sibling names for Zamari
Names that share Zamari's style, for a brother or sister.
