Declining since 2010, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamber since 1973
Babies named Kamber per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 214 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Kamber is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, with its peak usage occurring in 2009. Since 2010, its use has been in decline; in 2025, it ranked 9,457th and was given to roughly 1 in 160,727 newborns. The name is most often used for girls and is likely a modern creation or a respelling of the surname Camber. Its sound echoes more familiar names like Amber and Kimber, which may explain its occasional appeal. Despite its rarity, Kamber has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting a scattered, low-frequency use across the country. Overall, Kamber remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary feel.
Kamber may be a respelling of the Irish surname Camber or a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Amber and Kimber. Its use as a given name is rare, with recorded instances emerging in the United States in the 1970s. The name has no well-established historical etymology, and its origins are likely contemporary rather than traditional.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kam, Kamby
Variants: Camber, Kambar
Sibling names for Kamber
Names that share Kamber's style, for a brother or sister.
