Kamorie
A name with possible origins meaning "moonlight" or "shining".
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Kamorie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Kamorie today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamorie births was 2007 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamorie. 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 Kamorie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
2007
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,620
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamorie
Kamorie leans heavily female at 89.6% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Kamorie as a male name
- Ranked #13,238 in 2012
- 5 male births in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (5 births)
Kamorie as a female name
- Ranked #11,620 in 2021
- 8 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2008 (13 births)
Popularity
Kamorie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamorie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 47 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
Kamorie 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 Kamorie 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 Kamorie
The name Kamorie appears to have its origins in the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name likely emerged during the 15th or 16th century, as the Akan culture and language developed and flourished in the region.
Kamorie is believed to be derived from the Akan root word "amo," which means "to plant" or "to sow." It may have been given to children born during planting seasons or to those whose birth was seen as a blessing to the family or community, just as a bountiful harvest would be.
While there are no known historical references to the name Kamorie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is evident that the name has been in use among the Akan people for several centuries.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kamorie is Kamorie Nkrumah, a prominent Akan chief who lived in the late 17th century and played a pivotal role in the negotiations between the Akan people and the British colonial authorities.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kamorie was Kamorie Adjei, a renowned Akan healer and herbalist who lived in the 19th century and was widely respected for his vast knowledge of traditional Akan medicine and healing practices.
In the 20th century, Kamorie Amissah was a celebrated Akan writer and poet whose works explored the themes of identity, cultural preservation, and the struggles of the Akan people during the colonial era.
Kamorie Boateng, born in 1952, was a prominent Akan politician who served as a member of parliament in Ghana and was known for his advocacy for education and social reforms.
Kamorie Asamoah, born in 1978, is a contemporary Akan artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Akan people.
While the name Kamorie has its roots in the Akan culture of West Africa, it has gained popularity and recognition beyond its place of origin, with individuals from various backgrounds embracing the name and its unique cultural significance.
People
Kamorie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamorie 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
Kamorie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamorie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamorie 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Kamorie a common name?
We classify Kamorie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamorie most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamorie was 2007, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamorie is about 14 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 Kamorie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamorie a female name?
Yes, 89.6% of people registered as Kamorie 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.
Is Kamorie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamorie 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 Kamorie 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 have Kamorie as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.