Kamira
A feminine name with an uncertain origin and meaning, possibly from Sanskrit or Arabic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 924 living Americans carry the first name Kamira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamira today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamira births was 2009 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamira. 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
924
~ 1 in 370,946 Americans
Peak year
2009
69 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,667
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Kamira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamira from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 327 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kamira remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamira 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 Kamira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamiras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Kamira, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamira
Kamira is a feminine given name with origins that can be traced back to the Sanskrit language of ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kamira," which means "lotus flower." The lotus flower holds significant symbolism in Indian culture, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
The earliest known references to the name Kamira can be found in Hindu scriptures and literature, where it was often used as a symbolic representation of beauty, grace, and divine femininity. The name gained popularity in various parts of the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period, particularly among the aristocratic and upper-class families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamira dates back to the 12th century, when a princess named Kamira was mentioned in the chronicles of the Chahamana dynasty, a prominent ruling family of Rajasthan, India. Kamira was known for her exceptional beauty and was often praised in the court poetry of the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kamira. In the 16th century, Kamira Bai was a celebrated courtesan and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, is still widely studied and admired today.
In the 18th century, Kamira Begum was a prominent figure in the Awadh region of India. She was a skilled dancer and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural and artistic endeavors during her time.
Another notable Kamira was a 19th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer, Kamira Devi. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was recognized for her expertise in calculating astronomical events and publishing calendars.
In the realm of literature, Kamira Naidu was a celebrated Indian poet and writer of the early 20th century. Born in 1879, she was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and used her poetry to express themes of freedom, love, and social justice.
Kamira Bhati, a 20th-century Indian classical dancer, was renowned for her mastery of the Kathak dance form. Born in 1923, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting this traditional dance style, earning numerous accolades for her artistry and contribution to Indian culture.
People
Kamira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamira 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
Kamira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 924 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamira 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 370,946 US residents.
Is Kamira a common name?
We classify Kamira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 935 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamira most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamira was 2009, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamira is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamira 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.