Kamarious
A masculine name derived from the Greek 'kamara' meaning vault or arch.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kamarious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamarious today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamarious births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamarious. 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 Kamarious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,063
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kamarious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamarious 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 Kamarious 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamarious
The name Kamarious is believed to have originated in the ancient region of Mesopotamia, now encompassing parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Its roots can be traced back to the Akkadian language, which was widely spoken in the region during the third millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "kamaru," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions dating back to the reign of King Sargon of Akkad, who ruled from 2334 to 2279 BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking official named Kamarious, who is believed to have played a significant role in the administration of the Akkadian Empire.
During the later years of the Babylonian Empire, the name Kamarious gained popularity among the elite classes. It is mentioned in several ancient texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, which is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature in the world.
In the 5th century BCE, a renowned philosopher and mathematician named Kamarious of Miletus lived in the city of Miletus, located in the present-day Aydin Province of Turkey. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of geometry and is often regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the ancient world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kamarious was a prominent military commander who served under the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century CE. He played a crucial role in the Roman campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and was renowned for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kamarious was relatively uncommon in most parts of Europe and the Middle East. However, it resurfaced in the 12th century among the nobility of the Byzantine Empire. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Kamarious Komnenos, a powerful general and statesman who served under the Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180 CE).
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian artist named Kamarious Bronzino (1503-1572) gained recognition for his exceptional portraiture and his role in the Mannerist movement. His works, including portraits of Cosimo I de' Medici and Eleonora di Toledo, are considered masterpieces of the Renaissance era.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kamarious. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, the name has endured, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.
People
Kamarious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamarious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamarious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamarious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamarious 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 Kamarious a common name?
We classify Kamarious 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 Kamarious most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamarious was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamarious is about 12 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 Kamarious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamarious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamarious 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 Kamarious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamarious 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 Kamarious 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 Kamarious?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.