Kamaar
An Arabic masculine name meaning "moon" or "crescent moon".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kamaar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamaar today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamaar births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamaar. 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 Kamaar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,470
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Kamaar: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamaar 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 Kamaar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamaar
The given name Kamaar has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. The name is derived from the Arabic word "qamar," which means "moon" or "lunar." It was commonly used in the Middle East and North Africa during the Islamic Golden Age.
In ancient Arabic literature and poetry, the moon was often a symbol of beauty, purity, and serenity. The name Kamaar was given to children with the hope that they would embody these qualities. It was also associated with the lunar calendar, which played a significant role in the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamaar can be found in the works of the renowned Arab poet Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. He composed verses praising the beauty and grace of a woman named Kamaar, further popularizing the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamaar. One of the most prominent was Kamaar al-Din (1167-1237 CE), a Persian philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and metaphysics. His writings on the nature of light and vision were highly influential during the Islamic Renaissance.
Another notable figure was Kamaar al-Daulah (1217-1257 CE), a powerful sultan of the Ayyubid dynasty who ruled over parts of modern-day Syria and Egypt. He was known for his patronage of arts and architecture, commissioning the construction of several magnificent mosques and palaces.
In the 14th century, Kamaar al-Din al-Shirazi (1336-1406 CE) was a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer. He made significant advancements in the field of trigonometry and authored numerous works on astronomy and mathematics.
During the Ottoman Empire, Kamaar al-Din Pasha (1516-1589 CE) was a prominent military commander and statesman. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus and served as the Governor of Egypt for several years.
In more recent times, Kamaar al-Shukri (1920-1982) was a prominent Iraqi poet and writer. His works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the human condition.
While the name Kamaar has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, each with their own unique interpretations and associations.
People
Kamaar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamaar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamaar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamaar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamaar 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kamaar a common name?
We classify Kamaar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamaar most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamaar was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamaar is about 25 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 Kamaar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamaar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamaar 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 Kamaar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamaar 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 Kamaar 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 Kamaar?
You can see how many people have the name Kamaar on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.