Damari
Boy name · #959 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
In 2025, 243 baby boys were named Damari, placing it at #959 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #895, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,407 boys born in 2025 was named Damari.
Babies named Damari per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 37-year story
Damari first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 304 boys were named Damari — good for #782 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Damari against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Damari in class?
Damari scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Damari is most common
Geography matters for names, and Damari is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Damaris were TX (24), CA (17), MD (16), GA (15), NY (15). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Damari
Statistically, parents drawn to Damari tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Demari, Dakari, Omari, Zamari, and Camari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Damari | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 243 | #958 |
| 2024 | 246 | #936 |
| 2023 | 219 | #1003 |
| 2022 | 275 | #875 |
| 2021 | 282 | #842 |
| 2020 | 255 | #886 |
| 2019 | 267 | #841 |
| 2018 | 281 | #805 |
| 2017 | 288 | #796 |
| 2016 | 304 | #782 |
| 2015 | 245 | #895 |
| 2014 | 219 | #964 |
| 2013 | 187 | #1031 |
| 2012 | 243 | #868 |
| 2011 | 200 | #981 |
| 2010 | 210 | #953 |
| 2009 | 223 | #926 |
| 2008 | 196 | #995 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1038 |
| 2006 | 178 | #1028 |
| 2005 | 200 | #900 |
| 2004 | 133 | #1172 |
| 2003 | 112 | #1269 |
| 2002 | 79 | #1557 |
| 2001 | 64 | #1763 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Damari a popular boy name?
Damari ranked #959 among boys in 2025 with 243 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #895.
When was the name Damari most popular?
Damari peaked in 2016, when 304 American boys received the name (ranked #782 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Damari?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,407 newborn American boys was named Damari. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.