Kamauri Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
70% Masculine / 30% Feminine
Meaning:
Kamauri means 'moonlight' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Kamauri
Kamauri is a name of African origin. It is derived from the Swahili language, specifically from the word 'kamauri', which means 'moonlight'. The name Kamauri has a beautiful and poetic quality, evoking a sense of calmness and tranquility. It is often associated with nighttime and the serenity of moonlit landscapes.
Popularity of the Name Kamauri
The popularity for the name Kamauri peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 88 births, which ranked number 3,967 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Kamauri had the most female births in 2008 with 40, which ranked number 3,935 out of 20,474 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2009 with 88, which ranked number 1,742 out of 14,532 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kamauri has declined sharply over the last ten years from 57 births to 44 births, a decline of -22.81%. Among males, Kamauri has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 31 births, a decline of -18.42%. Among females, Kamauri has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 19 births to 13 births, a decline of -31.58%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kamauri
- 20 Year Trend of Kamauri: 158.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Kamauri: -22.81%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kamauri: -18.42%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kamauri: -31.58%
Popularity of Kamauri by State
For males, Kamauri was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kamauri. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kamauri
- Total Births of Kamauri: 43 (-2.56%)
- Male Births of Kamauri: 30 (-2.02%)
- Female Births of Kamauri: 13 (-3.72%)
Given the downward trend of Kamauri over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.56% decrease in total births, for a total of 43 births in 2024. Male births for Kamauri have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 30 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.02%. For Females, births for Kamauri have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.72%.