Kamaro
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "one with reddish complexion".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kamaro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kamaro today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamaro births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamaro. 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 Kamaro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,574
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Kamaro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamaro from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, 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
Kamaro 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 Kamaro 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 Kamaro
The name Kamaro is believed to have its origins in the Bantu languages of Central and Southern Africa. The root word "kam" or "kama" is found in several Bantu languages and is often associated with concepts of peace, tranquility, and calmness. The suffix "-ro" is a common name-forming element in these languages.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kamaro can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was mentioned in historical accounts of the Kongo Kingdom, a powerful empire that spanned parts of present-day Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo. During this time, Kamaro was likely used as a personal name among the Bakongo people.
In the 16th century, Portuguese missionaries and explorers encountered the name Kamaro in their interactions with various Bantu communities in Central Africa. Some early written records from this period mention individuals with this name, although specific details are scarce.
The name Kamaro has been associated with notable figures throughout history. One well-known individual was Kamaro Ngongo, a 17th-century ruler of the Ngoyo Kingdom, a small but influential state located in present-day Angola. Ngongo is credited with expanding the kingdom's influence and fostering trade relationships with neighboring regions.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Kamaro Mbemba, a 19th-century leader and diplomat from the Loango Kingdom, which was situated in present-day Republic of Congo. Mbemba played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with European powers during a period of colonial expansion in the region.
In the 20th century, Kamaro Tongo was a renowned artist and sculptor from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Born in 1923, Tongo's work was heavily influenced by traditional Congolese art forms and played a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of his people.
While the name Kamaro has its roots in Central and Southern Africa, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the Bantu cultures of the region, where it has been used for centuries as a personal name with connotations of peace and tranquility.
People
Kamaro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamaro 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
Kamaro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamaro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamaro 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kamaro a common name?
We classify Kamaro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamaro most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamaro was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamaro is about 6 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 Kamaro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamaro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamaro 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 Kamaro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamaro 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 Kamaro 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 named Kamaro?
Want to know how many people have the name Kamaro? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.