Keimari
A feminine Japanese name meaning "prosperous mari" or "garland of blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Keimari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Keimari today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keimari births was 2011 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keimari. 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
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2011
19 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,411
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Keimari
Keimari leans heavily male at 82.5% of total registrations, but 24 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keimari as a male name
- Ranked #9,411 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (11 births)
Keimari as a female name
- Ranked #18,227 in 2012
- 5 female births in 2012
- Peak: 2011 (8 births)
Popularity
Keimari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keimari 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 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Keimari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keimari 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 Keimari 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 Keimari
The given name Keimari is an ancient Celtic name with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It originated in the regions of modern-day Ireland and Scotland, where the Celtic culture thrived during the Iron Age.
Keimari is derived from the Proto-Celtic words "kem," meaning "crooked," and "ari," meaning "noble" or "respected." The name was initially associated with individuals of high social standing or those with a distinguished presence.
Historical records suggest that Keimari first appeared in the ancient Ogham inscriptions, which were an early medieval alphabet used for writing the Primitive Irish language. These inscriptions were often carved on stone monuments and served as memorials for prominent figures in Celtic societies.
One of the earliest known references to the name Keimari can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The annals mention a chieftain named Keimari mac Conchobair, who ruled over a region in modern-day County Donegal in the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keimari. One such figure was Keimari of Dunkeld, a Scottish cleric who lived in the 9th century CE and served as the Bishop of Dunkeld, an ancient episcopal see in Scotland. He is remembered for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.
Another prominent Keimari was an Irish poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. Known as Keimari Ua Cormaic, he was renowned for his mastery of the Irish language and his extensive knowledge of Celtic literature and mythology.
In the 13th century, Keimari mac Aodha was a respected Irish chieftain and leader of the Clan MacCawell. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Irish clans and the Norman invaders during this turbulent period in Irish history.
During the 16th century, Keimari O'Driscoll was a notable figure in the Irish military and political sphere. He served as a captain in the Irish Confederate forces during the Irish Confederate Wars and fought against the English forces in defense of Irish autonomy.
While the name Keimari has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been adopted and adapted in various regions throughout history. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and lasting influence of the Celtic peoples.
People
Keimari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keimari 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
Keimari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keimari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keimari 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 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Keimari a common name?
We classify Keimari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keimari most popular?
The single biggest year for Keimari was 2011, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keimari is about 12 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 Keimari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keimari a male name?
Yes, 82.5% of people registered as Keimari 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 Keimari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keimari 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 Keimari 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 Keimari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.