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Kamarii

An invented name with no clear meaning or origin.

Name Census estimates that about 429 living Americans carry the first name Kamarii. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Kamarii today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamarii births was 2021 (41 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamarii. 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.

People living today

429

~ 1 in 798,961 Americans

Peak year

2021

41 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2024 SSA rank

#3,920

Tracked since 2007

Gender

Gender distribution for Kamarii

Kamarii is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 432 total registrations, 219 (50.7%) were male and 213 (49.3%) were female.

51% male
49% female
Male219 (50.7%)Female213 (49.3%)

Kamarii as a male name

  • Ranked #3,920 in 2024
  • 28 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2024 (28 births)

Kamarii as a female name

  • Ranked #9,849 in 2024
  • 10 female births in 2024
  • Peak: 2021 (24 births)

Popularity

Kamarii: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Kamarii from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 194 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

MaleFemale
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Decades

Kamarii 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 Kamarii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s302353
2010s85109194
2020s10481185

Origin

Meaning and history of Kamarii

The name Kamarii has its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, as a combination of the Hawaiian words "ka," meaning "the," and "marai," meaning "shining one" or "source of light." The name is thought to have gained popularity in Hawaii during this time period.

In ancient Hawaiian tradition, names were often given to children based on significant events or observations surrounding their birth. The name Kamarii may have been bestowed upon infants born during particularly bright or radiant moments, such as during a beautiful sunrise or under a brilliant moon.

While the name does not appear to have any direct references in ancient Hawaiian texts or religious scriptures, its meaning and origins are deeply rooted in the traditional cultural and spiritual practices of the Hawaiian people.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kamarii can be found in the early 20th century Hawaiian census records. It was likely a relatively uncommon name at the time, but its use gradually increased as more families embraced its beautiful meaning and connection to Hawaiian heritage.

Throughout history, a handful of notable individuals have borne the name Kamarii, though detailed records of their lives and accomplishments are limited. One such person was Kamarii Kealoha, a Hawaiian activist and community leader who worked tirelessly to preserve and promote indigenous Hawaiian culture and traditions in the mid-20th century.

Another individual with this name was Kamarii Kekoa, a skilled Hawaiian canoe builder and navigator who lived in the late 19th century. His expertise in traditional canoe construction and wayfinding techniques helped to ensure the survival of these important cultural practices.

In the realm of Hawaiian music, Kamarii Kahanamoku was a renowned musician and composer in the early 20th century, known for his beautiful and evocative songs that celebrated the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands and the rich cultural heritage of his people.

Kamarii Kalama was a Hawaiian educator and advocate for native language preservation in the late 19th century. She played a significant role in establishing Hawaiian language curricula in schools and promoting the continued use and transmission of the language among younger generations.

Lastly, Kamarii Kapena was a respected Hawaiian healer and practitioner of traditional medicine in the early 20th century. Her extensive knowledge of Hawaiian medicinal plants and healing practices helped to keep these ancient traditions alive and accessible to the community.

People

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FAQ

Kamarii: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Kamarii?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 429 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamarii 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 798,961 US residents.

Is Kamarii a common name?

We classify Kamarii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 432 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Kamarii most popular?

The single biggest year for Kamarii was 2021, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamarii is about 9 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 Kamarii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Kamarii a male name?

Yes, 50.7% of people registered as Kamarii 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 Kamarii still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamarii 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 Kamarii 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 Americans are named Kamarii?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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