Karmari
A creative name blending "karma" and "mari", suggesting a gracious soul.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Karmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Karmari today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Karmari births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Karmari. 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 Karmari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,402
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Karmari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Karmari 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 Karmari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Karmari
The name Karmari is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "karma," which translates to "action" or "deed," and the suffix "-ari," which is a common ending for names in some Indian languages.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Karmari can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Karmari is mentioned as the name of a sage or a wise man. However, the specific details and context surrounding this reference are not entirely clear.
During the medieval period, the name Karmari became more prevalent, especially in certain regions of India. One notable figure with this name was Karmari Pandit, a renowned Indian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and his writings on the concept of Navya-Nyaya, a school of Hindu philosophy.
In the 16th century, Karmari Parab was a prominent Indian poet and writer who composed works in the Marathi language. His poetic compositions were widely appreciated and celebrated during his time, and he is considered one of the pioneers of Marathi literature.
Another notable figure named Karmari was Karmari Devi, a 17th-century queen who ruled over the princely state of Patna in present-day Bihar, India. She was known for her commitment to justice and her efforts to improve the lives of her subjects.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Karmari was Karmari Rao, an Indian politician and social activist who lived from 1909 to 1988. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and was a prominent leader in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
While the name Karmari has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has also been adopted by various communities across India and beyond, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries. The name carries a sense of spirituality and virtue, reflecting the concept of performing righteous deeds and living a principled life.
People
Karmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Karmari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
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FAQ
Karmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Karmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Karmari 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Karmari a common name?
We classify Karmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Karmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Karmari was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Karmari is about 19 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 Karmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Karmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Karmari 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 Karmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Karmari 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 Karmari 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 Karmari as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Karmari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.