Declining since 2012, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Kemar since 1989
Babies named Kemar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 210 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Kemar is a modern masculine name that entered U.S. birth records in 1989. Its highest popularity came in 2009 (peak year), but since 2012 its usage has been declining. In 2025 it ranked 6,803, with about 1 in 142,340 newborn boys receiving the name. While no top states recorded high concentrations, the name fits within the trend of inventive, sound-driven coinages from the late 20th century. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple, melodic structure, blending easily with sibling names like Kiana or Malik.
Kemar first appears in U.S. records in 1989, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may have been formed by blending popular sounds or name elements, such as the prefix 'Ke-' (common in names like Kevin or Kendall) with 'mar' (from names like Lamar or Omar). It does not have a documented pre-existing meaning in any language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: K
Sibling names for Kemar
Names that share Kemar's style, for a brother or sister.
