Rising since 2003, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Keymari since 2001
Babies named Keymari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 56 |
| 2010s | 26 | 85 |
| 2020s | 12 | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Keymari is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2001. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, and since 2003 its usage has been on a rising trajectory, though it remains uncommon: in 2025 it ranked 6,446 nationally, with roughly 1 in every 131,390 boys receiving the name. The name is most frequently recorded in Texas. Keymari belongs to a creative naming tradition that blends phonetic elements like 'Key' with the popular suffix '-mari' (also found in Jamari and Ahmari). Its lack of a clear historical or linguistic root underscores its status as a contemporary invention, reflecting a broader cultural preference for distinctive, modern-sounding names.
Keymari is a modern given name first recorded in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative coinage, likely formed from the initial sound 'Key' (as in Keenan or Keyshawn) merged with the fashionable suffix '-mari' (seen in names like Jamari and Ahmari). Its emergence coincides with a trend toward distinctive, phonetically pleasing names in African American and broader American naming practices.
Where Keymari is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Keymari
Names that share Keymari's style, for a brother or sister.
