Kamari
Kamari is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Moon or moonlight.
Origin and history
Kamari is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word for moon, and is also widely used in Swahili-speaking regions and modern U.S. culture. It has experienced a significant rise in popularity for American boys in recent years. Its soft, rhythmic sound gives it a modern yet classic feel.
Popularity in the United States
12,545 babies in the United States have been named Kamari since 1880. It ranks #1055 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #381.
States where it is most popular
- FL (10.5 %)
- NC (8.4 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 368 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,819 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,295 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,037 |
Famous people named Kamari
- Kamari Lassiter: Football Player
- Kamari Cotton-Moya: Football Player
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Arabic word 'Qamar', which means moon.
- Kamari has seen a substantial rise in popularity in the U.S. since the early 2000s.