Chamari
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "graceful" or "attractive".
Name Census estimates that about 88 living Americans carry the first name Chamari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chamari today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chamari births was 2004 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chamari. 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 Chamari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
88
~ 1 in 3,894,936 Americans
Peak year
2004
12 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,181
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Chamari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chamari from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 57 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Chamari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chamari 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 Chamari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chamari
The name Chamari originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "chamara," which means a whisk made of yak or horse hair used to fan royalty or deities in Hindu temples and ceremonies.
In Hindu mythology, the chamara is often depicted as a symbol of reverence and respect, signifying the importance of serving and honoring those in positions of power or divinity. The name Chamari, therefore, carries connotations of humility, service, and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Chamari can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, there is a character named Chamari, who is described as a handmaiden or attendant to the wife of King Drupada.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Chamari. One such figure was Chamari Devi (1349-1376), a Queen of the Vijayanagar Empire in present-day South India. She was known for her patronage of art, literature, and architecture, and her reign saw the construction of several magnificent temples and monuments.
Another prominent Chamari was Chamari Lala (1821-1898), an Indian businessman and philanthropist from Calcutta (now Kolkata). He was a successful businessman who invested heavily in education and social welfare initiatives, establishing several schools and hospitals in the region.
In the realm of literature, Chamari Prabhu (1920-1972) was a renowned Marathi poet and writer from Maharashtra, India. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and she was widely acclaimed for her poetic prowess.
The name Chamari has also been associated with the performing arts. Chamari Krishnamurti (1925-2001) was a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve the traditional dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
While the name Chamari has its origins in ancient India, it has since transcended geographical boundaries and found popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong cultural ties to South Asia.
People
Chamari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chamari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chamari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chamari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 88 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chamari 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 3,894,936 US residents.
Is Chamari a common name?
We classify Chamari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chamari most popular?
The single biggest year for Chamari was 2004, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chamari is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chamari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chamari 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.
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.