Symari is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'Simari', meaning 'beautiful'. It is composed of two elements: 'sima', which translates to 'beauty', and 'ari', signifying 'beautiful'. This name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Symari is often considered a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for females.
The name Symari saw an increase in popularity between 2009 and 2010 with a total of 11 babies named Symari born over the two years.