Cahmari
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or invented.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Cahmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cahmari today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cahmari births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cahmari. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cahmari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,027
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Cahmari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cahmari by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cahmari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cahmari
The name Cahmari is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be derived from an ancient Mesopotamian language, possibly Akkadian or Sumerian, though its precise roots remain elusive. Others speculate that it may have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, with ties to ancient Semitic tongues.
Scant historical references exist regarding the name, though a few tantalizing clues have emerged over the centuries. A weathered inscription found on a clay tablet in the ruins of Babylon features a name that bears a striking resemblance to Cahmari, suggesting a connection to the region's rich tapestry of cultures.
The earliest recorded individual bearing this name appears to be Cahmari ibn Khalid, a renowned poet and scholar who flourished in the 8th century CE during the Abbasid Caliphate. His works, though now largely lost to time, were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights.
In the 12th century, a renowned Islamic mystic and philosopher named Cahmari al-Rumi left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape of the Middle East. His teachings on the nature of divine love and the interconnectedness of all beings continue to resonate with seekers of truth to this day.
Centuries later, during the height of the Renaissance, a Italian painter named Cahmari Benedetti gained renown for his exquisite frescoes adorning the walls of churches and noble palaces across Florence and Rome. Born in 1457, his masterful use of color and light earned him a place among the era's most celebrated artists.
Another notable bearer of this name was Cahmari Khan, a formidable military leader from the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. His strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield earned him the respect of friend and foe alike, and his exploits were chronicled in numerous Persian histories of the time.
While the name Cahmari may be relatively rare in modern times, its rich tapestry of history and the remarkable individuals who have borne it serve as a testament to the enduring power of names to carry the stories and legacies of those who came before us.
People
Cahmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cahmari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cahmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cahmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cahmari going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Cahmari a common name?
We classify Cahmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cahmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Cahmari was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cahmari is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cahmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cahmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cahmari in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cahmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cahmari in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cahmari can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cahmari?
Find out how many people share the name Cahmari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.