Kamari - A very unique male name
Kamari at a glance
Kamari is ranked #395 among boy baby names in 2025, with 775 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #367 and first appeared on the charts in 1994.
- Rank in 2025
- #395
- Births in 2025
- 775
- Peak year
- 2022 (#367)
- First appeared
- 1994
- Trend
- #384 in 2020 → #395 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,892 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.6/5 (44 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,892 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kamari peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 367.
Famous with this name
Kamari Burnside
Kamari Thwaites
Sophie Kamari
How would you rate Kamari, 1-5?
Kamari is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kamari is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #122 - and is the least popular in California at position #822.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kamari is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kamari origin and meaning
Origin disputed — modern international use
Uncertain — often said to be Swahili for 'moonlight,' but that derivation is not established
Kamari has been used in the US since 1994 for boys and girls. Online sources routinely call it Swahili for 'moon' or 'moonlight,' but that claim is not supported by standard Swahili vocabulary (the word for moon is mwezi), so the name's true derivation should be treated as uncertain. It peaked in 2022.
Origin uncertain
Kamari is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Kamari, pop culture references for the name Kamari and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kamari
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kamari, sorted by popularity.
Konner / Konnor / Khamari / Kashmir / Kemari / Kymir / Kamar / Kamauri / Kemar / Kashmere /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 395 |
| 2024 | 385 |
| 2023 | 367 |
| 2022 | 367 |
| 2021 | 390 |
| 2020 | 384 |
| 2019 | 467 |
| 2018 | 558 |
| 2017 | 603 |
| 2016 | 644 |
| 2015 | 684 |
| 2014 | 733 |
| 2013 | 713 |
| 2012 | 599 |
| 2011 | 576 |
| 2010 | 532 |
| 2009 | 529 |
| 2008 | 539 |
| 2007 | 593 |
| 2006 | 642 |
| 2005 | 711 |
| 2004 | 783 |
| 2003 | 872 |
| 2002 | 954 |
| 2001 | 1042 |
| 2000 | 1191 |
| 1999 | 1213 |
| 1998 | 1291 |
| 1997 | 1735 |
| 1996 | 2713 |
| 1994 | 2409 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 122 |
| Alabama | 160 |
| Delaware | 189 |
| Maryland | 219 |
| Tennessee | 225 |
| Georgia | 227 |
| North Carolina | 245 |
| Florida | 309 |
| South Carolina | 320 |
| Pennsylvania | 322 |
| Virginia | 322 |
| Louisiana | 345 |
| Michigan | 356 |
| Wisconsin | 381 |
| Missouri | 381 |
| Illinois | 386 |
| Ohio | 402 |
| Connecticut | 417 |
| Iowa | 422 |
| Texas | 436 |
| New York | 440 |
| Kentucky | 442 |
| Minnesota | 495 |
| New Jersey | 504 |
| Arizona | 508 |
| Colorado | 518 |
| Arkansas | 522 |
| Indiana | 525 |
| Oklahoma | 528 |
| Nevada | 553 |
| Washington | 589 |
| California | 822 |
Even more about Kamari
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kamari a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kamari?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
kuh-MAR-ee · /kəˈmɑːri/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Kamaria — Elaborated feminine form
- Kamar — Shorter form sharing the sound
Nicknames: Mari
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1994, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
Modern coinageInternational
Why parents choose it
Its draw is a smooth, rhythmic, global sound rather than any documented meaning.
Worth knowing
- The popular 'moonlight' meaning is a folk claim — do not rely on it.
- Easily confused with Amari, Kamaria and Kimari.
