Declining since 2009, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Kimari since 1979
Babies named Kimari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 72 | 20 |
| 2000s | 224 | 116 |
| 2010s | 166 | 150 |
| 2020s | 79 | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Kimari is a modern American name first recorded in 1979. It reached its peak rank of 7,491 in 2008, and has been declining in use since 2009. As of 2025, it remains relatively rare, with about 1 in 114,805 newborns receiving the name. The name's origins are uncertain, but it fits a pattern of inventive sound combinations that emerged in the late 20th century. Its unisex usage reflects broader naming trends, though it has been more frequently given to girls. The name has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its widespread but low-level use across the country.
Kimari is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1979. It does not have a clear derivation from any established language or name tradition. The name may have been created by blending sounds common in names like Kim and Mari, a pattern seen in many contemporary American names. Its use remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kim, Mari, Kiki
Sibling names for Kimari
Names that share Kimari's style, for a brother or sister.
