Comari
A French feminine name of disputed origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit kāmārī meaning "lovely".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Comari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Comari today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Comari births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Comari. 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 Comari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,091
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Comari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Comari 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 Comari 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 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Comari
The name Comari is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kumara," which means "prince" or "son." The name was commonly used in Hindu culture to refer to young boys of noble or royal lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Comari is mentioned as the name of a prince from the kingdom of Kuru. However, details about this particular prince are scarce, and it is unclear whether he was a historical figure or a fictional character.
Throughout history, the name Comari has been used by various individuals, although it has not been as widely popular as some other Sanskrit-derived names. One notable person with this name was Comari Pant, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire. He is renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his works on philosophy and religion.
Another individual with the name Comari was Comari Nayudu, a 17th-century Indian warrior and chieftain from the region of present-day Andhra Pradesh. He played a significant role in defending his territory against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 19th century, Comari Venkataramana Pantulu was an Indian scholar and writer who specialized in Telugu literature and Sanskrit studies. He authored several works on grammar, poetry, and Hindu scriptures, and his contributions were widely recognized in the literary circles of his time.
Lastly, Comari Krishnamachari was an Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Governor of Madras from 1957 to 1962. He had a distinguished career in the Indian Civil Service and played a crucial role in the nation's diplomatic relations with other countries after India's independence.
While the name Comari is not as common in modern times, its historical significance and association with notable figures from various fields make it a unique and meaningful name with deep roots in Indian culture and tradition.
People
Comari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Comari 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
Comari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Comari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Comari 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Comari a common name?
We classify Comari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Comari most popular?
The single biggest year for Comari was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Comari 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 Comari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Comari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Comari 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 Comari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Comari 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 Comari 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 common is the name Comari?
See how many people share the name Comari on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.