Is Damari a boy's or girl's name?

Damari is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 792 recorded births.

When was Damari most popular?

Damari reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 304 births that year. It is currently ranked #934 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Damari?

Damari is currently ranked #934 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 5,303 babies since 1988.

Damari

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewDeclining

#934▲ 69in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Damari is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, possibly from the Greek Damaris — a woman mentioned in the Book of Acts who was converted by the apostle Paul — or from the Hebrew meaning "gentle" or "calf." It carries a soft musicality.

Damari has been used primarily within African-American communities in the United States as a melodic, distinctive name. Its three-syllable flow and the warm -ari ending give it a gentle, lyrical quality that balances its strong opening consonant.

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Popularity Over Time

Damari climbed 239 spots in the last 20 years — from #1173 to #934.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Damari
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,277	#908	▼
2010s	2,443	#892	▲
2000s	1,419	#1261	▲
1990s	153	#5161	▲
1980s	11	#7335	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 1988–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Damari
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	246	#934	+27 (12.3%)
2023	219	#1003	-56 (-20.4%)
2022	275	#875	-7 (-2.5%)
2021	282	#841	+27 (10.6%)
2020	255	#887	-12 (-4.5%)
2019	267	#839	-14 (-5.0%)
2018	281	#804	-7 (-2.4%)
2017	288	#796	-16 (-5.3%)
2016	304	#782	+59 (24.1%)
2015	245	#895	+27 (12.4%)
2014	218	#965	+31 (16.6%)
2013	187	#1031	-56 (-23.0%)
2012	243	#869	+43 (21.5%)
2011	200	#981	-10 (-4.8%)
2010	210	#953	-13 (-5.8%)
2009	223	#926	+27 (13.8%)
2008	196	#997	+15 (8.3%)
2007	181	#1041	+3 (1.7%)
2006	178	#1028	-22 (-11.0%)
2005	200	#900	+67 (50.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Damari as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Damari has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 792 births since 1968.

#6671

Current rank

792

Total births

2006

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Damari be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Damari is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #934. As a girl's name, it ranks #6671.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1988–2024) · Methodology