Imari
Every Imari since 1969 — 3,451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Imari
Imari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,469 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 3,451 American babies have been named Imari — about 69% girls and 31% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 161 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Imari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Imari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,469 | 24 | #4,310 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,513 | 28 | #3,925 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,264 | 31 | #3,662 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,850 | 43 | #2,934 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,406 | 34 | #3,384 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,207 | 50 | #2,566 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,836 | 40 | #3,014 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,357 | 26 | #4,037 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,430 | 40 | #2,972 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,120 | 40 | #2,949 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,905 | 49 | #2,540 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,865 | 21 | #4,603 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,662 | 10 | #7,734 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,286 | 24 | #4,183 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,154 | 32 | #3,390 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,055 | 37 | #3,102 |
| 2009 | 74 | #2,537 | 45 | #2,719 |
| 2008 | 92 | #2,178 | 27 | #3,863 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,404 | 33 | #3,333 |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,196 | 17 | #5,169 |
| 2005 | 87 | #2,128 | 30 | #3,342 |
| 2004 | 100 | #1,888 | 26 | #3,571 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1,555 | 37 | #2,696 |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,760 | 32 | #2,904 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1,548 | 24 | #3,550 |
| 2000 | 116 | #1,545 | 26 | #3,242 |
| 1995 | 93 | #1,609 | 19 | #3,482 |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,311 | 8 | #6,057 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,468 | — | — |
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| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,817 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Imari in 2025?
Imari ranked #5,469 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Imari?
3,451 babies have been named Imari in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Imari most popular?
Imari peaked in 2003, when 161 newborns received the name.
Is Imari a boy or girl name?
Imari is used for both: about 69% of babies named Imari have been girls and 31% boys.
Is the name Imari rising or falling?
Imari is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.