Kamari Unisex

Popularity: #359 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkah-MAH-ree / kəˈmɑːri

African; Swahili

Meaning

Swahili: 'moonlight'; African: 'to be strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kamari has roots in African cultures, particularly within Swahili-speaking communities. It is often associated with beauty and strength, reflecting the qualities admired in various African traditions. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, as parents seek unique and meaningful names for their children.

Trend Summary

Kamari has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

KadenKairoKianKymaniKoa

Variants

  • Kam
  • Kama

International Variants

  • Kamari (Swahili)

Famous people named Kamari

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Fictional characters named Kamari

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Sibling Suggestions

KamalKhalilKianaKiraKendrick

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kamari was first seen in the United States in 1978. Kamari has ranked as high as #654 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kamari has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kamari (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 81
10%
FL 62
8%
GA 61
8%
NC 51
6%
MD 38
5%
VA 35
4%
OH 35
4%
SC 34
4%
AL 32
4%
MS 32
4%
CA 30
4%
TN 29
4%
IL 28
4%
IN 26
3%
NY 25
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19786
19845
19876
19899
19905
199213
199319
199435
199525
199645
199754
199870
1999102
200096
2001129
2002154
2003187
2004223
2005276
2006345
2007420
2008488
2009501
2010470
2011432
2012409
2013320
2014325
2015367
2016401
2017429
2018498
2019639
2020800
2021811
2022885
2023883
2024840