Kambria
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly from the Welsh "cam", crooked.
Name Census estimates that about 1,603 living Americans carry the first name Kambria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kambria today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kambria births was 2008 (99 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kambria. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 213,821 Americans
Peak year
2008
99 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,489
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Kambria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kambria from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 570 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kambria 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 Kambria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kambrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, Utah, Texas recorded the most babies named Kambria, while Pennsylvania, Oregon, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kambria
The name Kambria is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language, spoken by the Britons and other Celtic tribes inhabiting the British Isles during the Iron Age and Roman period. The name is thought to be derived from the Brittonic word "cambrī," meaning "comrades" or "compatriots," reflecting the strong sense of kinship and unity among the Celtic people.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Welsh text "Armes Prydein," also known as "The Prophecy of Britain," written around the 10th century AD. The text mentions a character named Kambria, who is portrayed as a brave warrior fighting against the invading Saxons.
In the 12th century, a Welsh noblewoman named Kambria ferch Madog was recorded as the wife of Iorwerth Drwyndwn, a powerful prince of Powys. This historical figure is often cited as one of the earliest known individuals to bear the name.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kambria gained popularity among Welsh nobility and was frequently bestowed upon daughters as a symbol of their Celtic heritage and pride. One notable figure from this period was Kambria ferch Rhys, born in 1290, who was the daughter of Rhys ap Gruffydd, a prominent Welsh leader and the last Prince of Deheubarth.
In the 16th century, Kambria Palfrey, born in 1542, was a well-known English courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I. She was known for her beauty and intelligence and played a significant role in the Tudor court.
Another notable figure with the name Kambria was Kambria Rowlands, born in 1692, a Welsh poet and writer who contributed to the preservation of Welsh literature and culture. Her works included poems, songs, and translations of ancient Welsh manuscripts.
Throughout history, the name Kambria has remained a symbol of Welsh heritage and cultural identity, often given to daughters as a way to honor and celebrate their Celtic roots. While it may not be as common in modern times, the name continues to hold a special significance for those with a connection to Welsh and Celtic history.
People
Kambria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kambria 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
Kambria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kambria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,603 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kambria 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 213,821 US residents.
Is Kambria a common name?
We classify Kambria as "Rare". It ranks above 92.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,633 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kambria most popular?
The single biggest year for Kambria was 2008, when 99 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kambria is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kambria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kambria in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.