Kamari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
66% Masculine / 34% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kamari means 'moonlight' or 'like the moon'.
Meaning of the Name Kamari
Kamari is a name of Swahili origin. It means 'moonlight' or 'like the moon'. The name is often given to boys and girls and is associated with beauty, peacefulness, and tranquility. Kamari has two syllables and is a popular name in East Africa.
Popularity of the Name Kamari
The popularity for the name Kamari peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 877 births, which ranked number 724 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Kamari had the most female births in 2021 with 338, which ranked number 820 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 877, which ranked number 368 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kamari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 642 births to 1,191 births, an increase of 85.51%. Among males, Kamari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 409 births to 877 births, an increase of 114.43%. Among females, Kamari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 233 births to 314 births, an increase of 34.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kamari
- 20 Year Trend of Kamari: 380.24%
- 10 Year Trend of Kamari: 85.51%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kamari: 114.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kamari: 34.76%
Popularity of Kamari by State
For males, Kamari was most popular in Southeastern states with 407 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 82 male births. Among females, Kamari was most popular in Southeastern states with 142 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 42 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kamari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 36 | 162 | 16 | 302 |
| AR | 5 | 547 | 11 | 267 |
| AZ | 10 | 585 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 33 | 771 | 12 | 1829 |
| CO | 7 | 644 | < 5 | N/A |
| DE | 5 | 200 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 71 | 281 | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | 75 | 167 | 26 | 417 |
| IA | 6 | 519 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 28 | 389 | 7 | 1146 |
| IN | 25 | 306 | 9 | 676 |
| KS | 7 | 443 | 6 | 513 |
| KY | 15 | 317 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 34 | 162 | 25 | 181 |
| MA | 5 | 764 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 38 | 178 | 9 | 597 |
| MI | 32 | 296 | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | 10 | 512 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 16 | 379 | 5 | 910 |
| MS | 27 | 122 | 14 | 213 |
| NC | 65 | 189 | 10 | 876 |
| NJ | 29 | 304 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 7 | 394 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 38 | 427 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 16 | 581 | 25 | 432 |
| OK | 5 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 36 | 317 | 10 | 906 |
| SC | 27 | 192 | 7 | 610 |
| TN | 19 | 414 | 15 | 495 |
| TX | 82 | 425 | 42 | 762 |
| VA | 33 | 262 | 10 | 733 |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 11 | 424 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kamari
- Total Births of Kamari: 1267 (6.37%)
- Male Births of Kamari: 947 (7.93%)
- Female Births of Kamari: 324 (3.03%)
Given the upward trend of Kamari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.37% increase in total births, for a total of 1,267 births in 2024. Male births for Kamari have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 947 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.93%. For Females, births for Kamari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 324 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.03%.