Kamiri
A name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Japanese elements "kami" and "ri".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Kamiri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 71.0% of registrations being male. The average person named Kamiri today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamiri births was 2023 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamiri. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kamiri with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2023
48 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,481
Tracked since 2019
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamiri
Kamiri is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 176 total registrations, 125 (71.0%) were male and 51 (29.0%) were female.
Kamiri as a male name
- Ranked #4,481 in 2024
- 23 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (33 births)
Kamiri as a female name
- Ranked #6,763 in 2024
- 17 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (17 births)
Popularity
Kamiri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamiri 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 159 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
Kamiri 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 Kamiri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamiris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamiri
The name Kamiri finds its origins in the ancient Yoruba culture of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century CE, a period of significant cultural and linguistic development in the region. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "kami" meaning "peace" and "iri" meaning "journey" or "path."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kamiri appears in the oral traditions and folklore of the Yoruba people. It is mentioned in several proverbs and sayings, often used as a symbolic representation of an individual's journey through life while seeking peace and harmony.
In the 16th century, the Kamiri River, a tributary of the Niger River, was named after a prominent Yoruba leader who bore this name. This historical figure is believed to have played a crucial role in the establishment of trade routes and the facilitation of cultural exchange between various Yoruba communities.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the name Kamiri. One such figure was Kamiri Olowo (c. 1675-1740), a renowned Yoruba artist and sculptor whose intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Yoruba deities and cultural scenes have been preserved in various museums and collections.
Another prominent figure was Kamiri Ajayi (1810-1887), a Yoruba chief and diplomat who was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between the Yoruba kingdoms and European colonial powers during the 19th century.
In the 20th century, Kamiri Adebayo (1925-2001) gained recognition as a pioneering Nigerian writer and playwright. His works often explored themes of cultural identity, tradition, and the impact of colonialism on African societies.
Kamiri Fayemi (1942-2018) was a renowned Nigerian artist and painter, known for her vibrant and expressive depictions of Yoruba culture and traditional life. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world.
The name Kamiri has also been carried by several contemporary figures, including Kamiri Olanipekun, a Nigerian activist and advocate for women's rights and gender equality, and Kamiri Adegoke, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and tech investor.
People
Kamiri + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamiri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamiri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamiri 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Kamiri a common name?
We classify Kamiri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamiri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamiri was 2023, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamiri is about 4 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 Kamiri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamiri a male name?
Yes, 71.0% of people registered as Kamiri 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 Kamiri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamiri 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 Kamiri 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 Kamiri?
See how many people have the name Kamiri on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.