Demari is an unusual and intriguing given name, believed to have originated from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It is often perceived as a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for males. The name Demari is composed of two elements: "De," which is thought to be a shortening of various names beginning with that prefix, such as Deonte or Demario; and "Mari," believed to derive from the Latin word for sea, "mare." Therefore, the name Demari could potentially mean "of the sea." However, it's important to note that this interpretation may not reflect its true origin. In terms of popularity, Demari is relatively rare, which contributes to its unique and distinctive appeal. It first appeared on the Social Security Administration's list of baby names in the United States in 1998 for boys, with only a few occurrences each year since then. As of recent data, it has not been ranked among the top 1000 most popular boy names in the U.S., further emphasizing its rarity and uniqueness.
The name Demari experienced a significant increase in popularity between the years 2008 to 2013, with a peak of 17 births in 2009. However, since then, its usage has somewhat decreased, with an average of around 10 births per year from 2016 onwards.