Holding steady.
Popularity of Demara since 1975
Babies named Demara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Demara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, placing it among the wave of modern name coinages from that era. Its peak year was 1999, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it has never entered the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a consistent but low level of use across decades. Demara is most likely a creative respelling or a blend of familiar sounds, fitting a pattern of invented names that emerged in the late 20th century. While no top states are associated with the name, its distribution suggests broad but sparse adoption. Demara remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name without a fixed etymology.
Demara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, coinciding with a period when creative respellings and novel name formations became popular. It may be a variant of Damara, a name of Greek origin meaning 'gentle,' or a respelling of Tamara, a Hebrew-derived name meaning 'date palm.' However, no direct etymological link can be confirmed, and the name is best categorized as a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demi, Mara, Dem
Variants: Demarah, Demarra
Sibling names for Demara
Names that share Demara's style, for a brother or sister.
