Camaria
A feminine name of unknown etymology, possibly deriving from Latin meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 222 living Americans carry the first name Camaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camaria today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camaria births was 2008 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camaria. 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.
People living today
222
~ 1 in 1,543,938 Americans
Peak year
2008
19 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,381
Tracked since 1992
Census
Camaria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 197 people with the first name Camaria, which placed it at #38,754 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,754
National first-name rank
People counted
197
197 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
86.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Camaria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Camaria is Black at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Camaria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Camaria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.8% · 171
- Two or more races8.1% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 6
- White1.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Popularity
Camaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camaria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camaria 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 Camaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Camarias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Camaria
The name Camaria is a unique and intriguing one with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language of India, where it is believed to have derived from the word "karmara," meaning "artisan" or "craftsman." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with those who excelled in various crafts or trades.
In the medieval period, the name Camaria found its way into the Persian language, where it was adopted and slightly modified. During this time, it was sometimes spelled as "Kamaria" or "Qamaria," reflecting the linguistic influences of the region. It is possible that the name was brought to Persia through trade routes or cultural exchanges with India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camaria can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Persian poet and scholar, Nizami Ganjavi. In his epic poem, the Khamsah, he mentions a character named Camaria, although the context and significance of this reference are not entirely clear.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Camaria. One such figure was Camaria ibn al-Husayn, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and theology, and his works were widely studied and revered.
In the 14th century, there was a Camaria al-Dimashqi, a Syrian poet and writer who gained recognition for her eloquent and evocative verses. Her collection of poems, titled "Diwan al-Camaria," is considered a valuable contribution to the literary heritage of the region.
Moving forward in time, the name Camaria also appeared in the annals of the Ottoman Empire. In the 16th century, there was a Camaria Pasha, a high-ranking military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
Another noteworthy figure was Camaria Bey, a 17th-century Ottoman architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several impressive mosques, palaces, and public buildings throughout the empire. His legacy can still be seen in the architectural marvels that stand as testaments to his skill and artistry.
While the name Camaria may not be as commonly used today, its historical significance and cultural richness cannot be denied. From its ancient roots in Sanskrit to its adaptations in Persian and Ottoman cultures, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human history, serving as a reminder of the diverse traditions and remarkable individuals that have shaped our world.
People
Camaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camaria 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 1,543,938 US residents.
Is Camaria a common name?
We classify Camaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Camaria was 2008, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camaria is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Camaria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 197 people with the name Camaria, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,754 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Camaria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Camaria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Camaria appears almost entirely female. Of the 197 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Camaria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Camaria is Black at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Camaria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Camaria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (171 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Camaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Camaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camaria in the SSA data are female. 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 Camaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Camaria 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 Camaria 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.
How many people are named Camaria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.