MallowbyNames

Kemara

keh-MAHR-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2008
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Kemara since 1999

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

51015200020102020Most births 2008Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s6
2000s76
2010s33
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Kemara is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. Its peak year was 2008, though it has never been ranked in the top 1000. The name has remained stable in usage, never becoming widely popular. It may have originated as a modern invention, possibly influenced by other names starting with Ke- or ending with -ara. Due to its rarity, it carries a distinctive and contemporary feel.

Kemara first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It may be a coined name, possibly a blend of names like Keira and Mara or a respelling of Kamara. It has no established meaning or traditional etymology.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kemi, Mara

Variants: Kamara, Kimara

Sibling names for Kemara

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

Sisters: Kiana, Maya, Alara, Sienna, Nevaeh

Brothers: Kael, Micah, Jaden, Elijah, Damon

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kemara mean?
Kemara's meaning is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Kemara?
Kemara has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage year was 2008.
Is Kemara a boy's or girl's name?
Kemara is used almost exclusively for girls.