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Kamarri

kuh-MAH-ree · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining elements like 'Kam' and 'arri'.

2025 rank (boys)
#7,194
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2011
2025 frequency
1 in 155,280 boys
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Declining since 2010

Declining since 2010, #7,194 for boys today.

Popularity of Kamarri since 1996

Babies named Kamarri per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71320200020102020Most births 2011GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s011
2000s3877
2010s48113
2020s3063

Meaning & origin

Kamarri is a modern American invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It reached its peak in 2011, ranking 7,194 nationally, and has been declining in use since 2010. Currently, it is given to approximately 1 in every 155,280 newborns. The name is used for both boys and girls, though it trends slightly male. Its origins are unclear, and it does not have a traditional etymology or historical roots. Kamarri is most likely a creative blend or respelling, reflecting a broader trend of distinctive, phonetically crafted names in contemporary American naming culture.

Kamarri is a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1996. It appears to be a creative blend or respelling, likely influenced by the prefix 'Kam-' (as in Kamari, a name of uncertain origin) and the fashionable '-arri' suffix. There is no established historical or linguistic derivation, and the name does not appear in traditional name databases before the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kam, Kami, Ari

Variants: Kamari, Camari, Kamarry

Sibling names for Kamarri

Names that share Kamarri's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kai, Maya, Zara, Nyla, Aria

Brothers: Kaden, Jaylen, Malik, Darius, Elijah, Jacarri

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kamarri mean?
The meaning of Kamarri is uncertain. It is a modern invented name without a well-attested etymology, possibly formed from elements like "Kam" and "arri."
How popular is the name Kamarri?
Kamarri peaked in popularity in 2011, ranking 7,194 in the United States. As of 2025, it is given to about 1 in every 155,280 newborns, and its usage has been falling since 2010.
Is Kamarri a boy's name or a girl's name?
Kamarri is considered unisex, though it has been used more often for boys in recent years.