Boy Name · Greek/African Origin
Damari
Damari is a boy baby name of Greek/African origin, meaning "Gentle, calf". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Damari often also consider Damir.
Damari meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gentle, calf
Origin: Greek/African naming roots help connect Damari to related Greek/African baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Damari as D·A·M·A·R·I, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Damari is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Damari variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Damaria, Damarie, Damariy, Damar.
- Nicknames: Dam and D.
- Middle names: Pair Damari with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Damari middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Damir, Demario, Demar, Dakari, Dmitri — full picks on the sibling names for Damari guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Damari? Browse our names like Damari guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Damari
What does the name Damari mean?
Damari means "Gentle, calf" and is of Greek/African origin.
What is the origin of Damari?
Damari originates in Greek/African naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Damari?
Damari has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Damari a boy's or girl's name?
Damari is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Damari in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Damari sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Damari?
Names that share Damari's sound and style include Damir, Demario, Demar, Dakari, Dmitri.
What middle names pair well with Damari?
Good middle-name fits for Damari pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Damari is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Damari is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Damari?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Damari share its rhythm without rhyming — Damir, Demario, Demar all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.