Rising since 1985, #391 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamari since 1978
Babies named Kamari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 | 6 |
| 1980s | 30 | 20 |
| 1990s | 268 | 368 |
| 2000s | 1,610 | 2,819 |
| 2010s | 2,223 | 4,295 |
| 2020s | 1,705 | 5,037 |
Meaning & origin
Kamari is a unisex name of Arabic origin, meaning 'moon'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 and has steadily risen in popularity since the mid-1980s, reaching its peak rank of 391 in 2025. The name is notably popular in states like Mississippi, Delaware, and Alabama, with a 1-in-2,106 occurrence rate. Its trajectory reflects a broader trend of Arabic-derived names gaining mainstream American appeal, though Kamari remains relatively uncommon compared to similar names like Amari. The name's cross-gender usage and melodic sound contribute to its modern, versatile charm.
Kamari originates from the Arabic word qamar, meaning 'moon'. It may also be an elaborated form of Kamar or a variant of the Swahili name Kamari, meaning 'moonlight'. The name has gained popularity in the United States since the late 20th century, often used for both boys and girls.
Where Kamari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Mari, Kari
Variants: Kamarie, Kamary
Sibling names for Kamari
Names that share Kamari's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Amari, Samira, Zahara, Kiana, Layla, Alaysha, Aniyah, Ashante, Emani, Jakayla, Kamiyah, Kimani, Shaniya, Akeelah, Anijah, Jalani, Jaleah, Jamiyah, Lakayla, Shamari, Shamiya, Tyasia, Zaniya, Ajanae, Amaiyah, Amariya, Briyanna, Damiyah, Iyannah, Jakya, Jakyla, Jamiracle, Jamyah, Jamyiah, Jamyla, Jayana, Kamirah, Kamyra, Kaniah, Kemani, Kemiyah, Kimari, Kimorah, Layloni, Makaiya, Malayia, Maniyah, Samayah, Sanaii, Tanijah, Tayanna, Tyliyah, Zakayla, Zeniyah, Zyonna, Akeya, Alayzia, Anniya, Braniyah, Caniya, Chiana, Cyniah, Dasiah, Dynasia, Iyani, Jakaila, Jakyia, Jalaiyah, Jalasia, Jalayla, Jamayah, Janaria, Jazarah, Kamayah, Keniyah, Khamya, Lanayah, Makyiah, Malayshia, Myliyah, Nakyia, Nyemah, Sakeena, Sameria, Shabria, Xamira, Ymani, Aalaysia, Derriona, Jaleiah, Janaiyah, Kamariya, Aarionna, Ahjanae, Ahmiracle, Akaylah, Akyah, Anaysha, Breniyah, Camani, Daijanae, Dajha, Danari, Denaja, Emonni, Emonnie, Imanie, Jakaiya, Jakyiah, Jalei, Jalyric, Jamariya, Janaysia, Janiyha, Jayloni, Joliyah, Kahmya, Kalaiyah, Kaleeyah, Kaleiyah, Kamariyah, Kamoria, Kamyri, Karmani, Khaylani, Kmya, Lajada, Lakiyah, Lanijah, Makaylia, Makhiya, Malaijah, Marliyah, Nataki, Niamani, Nyjae, Nylayah, Quaniya, Raliyah, Shamarie, Zaniyla
Brothers: Amari, Samir, Zion, Jamar, Xavier, Jahmir, Jakari, Jalen, Jamarius, Keyon, Ahmari, Amarion, Camari, Dakari, Jacari, Jadarius, Jahari, Jahmari, Jaire, Jakobe, Savion, Shemar, Tavon, Zamari, Zavion, Amarri, Dacari, Daivon, Dakhari, Dekari, Diamonte, Emarion, Jahkai, Jakhari, Jamauri, Jameir, Jaquavious, Jawuan, Jayshon, Kadarius, Kamauri, Kamazi, Kemauri, Kendarius, Khamani, Syaire, Tamarion, Ahmon, Alontae, Cadarius, Cortavious, Daivion, Dakarri, Jabarri, Jahsir, Jakarie, Jamarii, Javani, Javeon, Jhacari, Jhamari, Jhamir, Jibri, Jmari, Keymari, Makhari, Maleke, Maleki, Shamarion, Tacari, Trevante, Xzayvion, Zaveon, Daeshon, Jacquees, Jaeshawn, Jaymere, Ahmeir, Ajahni, Ashawn, Daisean, Dameir, Dayshaun, Derreon, Hikeem, Jabarie, Jaesean, Jahmani, Jahquez, Jamarien, Jamiri, Kamaury, Keijuan, Kimoni, Kmarion, Omaree, Trevyon
Names like Kamari
Names whose popularity has moved with Kamari's over the last 50 years.
