Kametria
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Greek "kamara" meaning "vault" or "arched ceiling".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Kametria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kametria today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kametria births was 1996 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kametria. 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 Kametria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1996
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1996 SSA rank
#11,129
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Kametria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kametria from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Kametria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kametria 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 Kametria 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 Kametria
The name Kametria has its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the Classical period of Greek civilization. It is a feminine name derived from the Greek word "kamara," which means "vault" or "arched ceiling." The name was likely given to girls born in families associated with architecture, construction, or those who resided in buildings with impressive arched ceilings or vaults.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no direct references to the name Kametria itself, but the concept of arches and vaults was closely linked to the architectural grandeur of temples and other structures dedicated to the gods and goddesses. The name may have been inspired by the awe-inspiring vaulted ceilings found in some of the most magnificent temples of the time.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kametria can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared on a few inscriptions and records from the city-states of ancient Greece. One notable example is Kametria of Corinth, a renowned sculptor who lived around 450 BCE and was renowned for her intricate marble carvings adorning temples and public buildings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kametria. In the 3rd century BCE, Kametria of Alexandria was a highly respected scholar and philosopher known for her contributions to the study of geometry and its applications in architecture. Her treatises on the principles of arched structures were widely referenced by architects of her time.
During the Byzantine Empire, Kametria Doukas (1025-1087) was a prominent noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for commissioning the construction of several churches and monasteries featuring intricate vaulted ceilings and domes, reflecting her name's architectural association.
In the Renaissance era, Kametria Vecellio (1549-1616), an Italian painter from the Venetian school, gained recognition for her detailed depictions of architectural elements, including arched doorways and vaulted ceilings, in her compositions.
Another notable figure was Kametria Bélanger (1772-1848), a French architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the redesign and renovation of several historic buildings in Paris, incorporating innovative vaulting techniques that became influential in 19th-century architectural movements.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Kametria, reflecting its rich linguistic and cultural heritage rooted in the architectural traditions of ancient Greece.
People
Kametria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kametria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kametria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kametria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kametria 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 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Kametria a common name?
We classify Kametria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kametria most popular?
The single biggest year for Kametria was 1996, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kametria is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kametria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kametria 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.