Kamri
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "woman of high moral value".
Name Census estimates that about 1,258 living Americans carry the first name Kamri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamri today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamri births was 1996 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamri. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 272,460 Americans
Peak year
1996
53 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,701
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Kamri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamri from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 411 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Kamri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamri 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 Kamri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, Utah, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Kamri, while Tennessee, Michigan, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamri
The name Kamri is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. It is a feminine name that can be interpreted to mean "beautiful" or "desirable." The earliest known references to the name can be found in Hindu scriptures and texts from the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
While the name Kamri is not widely documented in historical records, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest known figures was Kamri Devi, a Hindu princess who lived in the 7th century CE and was renowned for her beauty and wisdom. She played a significant role in promoting the arts and cultural traditions of her time.
Another notable figure was Kamri Bai, a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on spiritual themes. Her writings are still studied and revered in certain regions of India today.
In more recent times, Kamri Naidoo was a South African activist and educator who fought against apartheid in the 20th century. She dedicated her life to promoting equal rights and education for all, and her work has had a lasting impact on South African society.
Kamri Yasmin was a Pakistani-American artist and philanthropist who lived from 1943 to 2021. She was widely acclaimed for her vibrant and colorful paintings, which often depicted scenes from her cultural heritage. Yasmin also founded several charitable organizations dedicated to empowering women and children in underprivileged communities.
Lastly, Kamri Kalita was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1938 to 2015. She was a prominent figure in the field of Sattriya dance, a traditional form of dance-drama originating from the state of Assam. Kalita played a significant role in preserving and promoting this art form, earning numerous accolades and awards throughout her lifetime.
People
Kamri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamri 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
Kamri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamri 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 272,460 US residents.
Is Kamri a common name?
We classify Kamri as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamri was 1996, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamri is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kamri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamri 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.