Dahmari
A feminine name likely derived from Maori meaning "to be loved".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Dahmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dahmari today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dahmari births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dahmari. 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 Dahmari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,654
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Dahmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dahmari from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dahmari 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 Dahmari 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 Dahmari
The name Dahmari is a relatively modern invention with uncertain origins. While its exact roots are unclear, it seems to draw inspiration from various linguistic and cultural sources, blending elements into a unique and distinctive moniker.
Some scholars suggest that Dahmari may have ties to Arabic or Persian roots, with potential links to the word "dah" meaning "village" or "mari" meaning "drop" or "pearl." However, these connections are tenuous at best and lack concrete historical evidence.
Another theory proposes that Dahmari is a creative amalgamation of syllables from different languages, deliberately crafted to sound melodic and captivating. This practice of coining new names by combining fragments from multiple tongues has become increasingly popular in recent decades, reflecting the growing diversity and cultural exchange in many societies.
While the name Dahmari lacks a documented presence in ancient texts or historical records, its emergence can be traced back to the late 20th century. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Dahmari Ebanks, a Caymanian athlete born in 1986, who competed in sprinting events for her home country.
Another noteworthy figure is Dahmari Herard, an American entrepreneur and business strategist, who founded a successful consulting firm dedicated to empowering minority-owned businesses. Born in 1982, Herard has been recognized for her contributions to diversity and inclusion in the corporate world.
In the realm of entertainment, Dahmari Gomes is a Brazilian actress and model who gained recognition for her roles in telenovelas and commercials in the early 2000s. Her unique name and striking presence helped her stand out in the competitive Brazilian entertainment industry.
On the academic front, Dr. Dahmari Akhtar is a renowned Pakistani mathematician and educator. Born in 1975, Dr. Akhtar has made significant contributions to the field of algebraic topology and has mentored numerous students throughout her distinguished career.
Lastly, Dahmari Velazquez is a Mexican-American artist and muralist whose vibrant works have adorned public spaces across the southwestern United States. Born in 1991, Velazquez's murals often celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of her community, making her a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene.
While the name Dahmari may be relatively new and its origins shrouded in mystery, these individuals have helped establish it as a unique and captivating moniker, carrying with it a sense of creativity, distinctiveness, and cross-cultural influence.
People
Dahmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dahmari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dahmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dahmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dahmari 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 Dahmari a common name?
We classify Dahmari 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 Dahmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Dahmari was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dahmari is about 17 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 Dahmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dahmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dahmari 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 Dahmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dahmari 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 Dahmari 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 have the name Dahmari?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.