Amuri
A boy's name of Swahili origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Amuri reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Amuri is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Amuri is a rare name with possible roots in Swahili, where amuri means "order" or "command" — related to the Arabic amr. It may also be a variant of Amory, the English name derived from the Germanic Amalric meaning "home-ruler." Either way, Amuri has a short, strong, easy-to-say quality that works equally well as a first or middle name.
Its rarity in U.S. records makes it a genuinely unusual choice — a two-syllable name that's easy on the tongue, easy to spell, and unlikely to be shared with anyone in a classroom or office.
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Amuri appeared in SSA records in 2004, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Swahili roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 17 recorded births, Amuri has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amuri has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #10948 | — |
| 2010s | 6 | #10841 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | #11447 | — |
The Story of Amuri
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Amuri is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Amuri are most likely born between 2008 and 2022.
How rare is Amuri?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amuri is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2004–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #10948 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10841 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11447 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2022