Kamaire
A modern unisex name of unknown origin, possibly derived from "Kamar".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kamaire. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamaire today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamaire births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamaire. 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 Kamaire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,476
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kamaire: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamaire 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 Kamaire 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 Kamaire
The name Kamaire is believed to have originated in the ancient Mesopotamian region, which encompasses modern-day Iraq, parts of Iran, Syria, and Turkey. Its roots can be traced back to the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "ka," meaning "spirit" or "soul," and "mai," meaning "exalted" or "revered."
In the ancient Sumerian culture, names often carried deep symbolic significance, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the parents for their child. The name Kamaire may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of invoking a revered spirit or a noble character.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamaire can be found in cuneiform tablets discovered in the ancient city of Ur, which date back to the late 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets contain lists of names, suggesting that the name was in use during the Sumerian civilization.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kamaire. One of the most prominent was Kamaire of Lagash, a high priestess who lived during the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer, around 2500 BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and her influential role in the religious and cultural life of the city-state of Lagash.
Another figure of historical significance was Kamaire the Scribe, who lived during the reign of the Akkadian king Sargon the Great, around 2350 BCE. He was a renowned scholar and copyist, responsible for preserving and transmitting many ancient texts and literary works.
In the medieval period, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Kamaire al-Andalusi, who lived in the 10th century CE in the city of Córdoba, which was part of the Umayyad Caliphate. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
During the Renaissance era, Kamaire Borghese was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her support of artists and her involvement in the cultural and artistic life of Rome.
In more recent times, Kamaire Gault was a prominent American civil rights activist and educator who lived from 1892 to 1962. She fought for equal rights and educational opportunities for African Americans and was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kamaire, demonstrating its longevity and cultural significance across various eras and civilizations.
People
Kamaire + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamaire 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
Kamaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamaire 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 Kamaire a common name?
We classify Kamaire 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 Kamaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamaire was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamaire 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 Kamaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamaire a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamaire 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 Kamaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamaire 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 Kamaire 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 Kamaire?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.