Kenmari
An unverified name possibly originating from blending Japanese elements meaning "vigorous, powerful" and "truth".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Kenmari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kenmari today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kenmari births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kenmari. 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 Kenmari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,137
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kenmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kenmari from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Kenmari 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 Kenmari 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 Kenmari
The name Kenmari is an ancient and intriguing one, with its origins tracing back to the Berber tribes of North Africa. It is derived from the Proto-Berber root "knmr," which means "to be strong" or "to endure." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on rock carvings in the Sahara Desert.
In the 7th century CE, the name gained prominence in the Islamic world, particularly among the Moorish communities of Spain and Morocco. It was believed that Kenmari was the name of a revered warrior who fought alongside the Muslim conquerors during the Iberian Peninsula's conquest. His bravery and resilience in battle earned him a legendary status, and many parents began naming their sons Kenmari in honor of his heroic deeds.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kenmari was a renowned poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, who lived in the 10th century CE. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated throughout the Islamic world and influenced generations of writers.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic named Kenmari al-Maghribi gained fame for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the development of Islamic mysticism. His writings, which emphasized the importance of inner purification and union with the divine, were widely studied and revered by Sufis across the Middle East and North Africa.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Kenmari was a 14th-century explorer from the Berber region of modern-day Morocco. He is said to have embarked on a daring expedition across the Sahara Desert, mapping uncharted territories and establishing trade routes between West Africa and the Mediterranean coast.
In the 16th century, a renowned artist from Granada, Spain, named Kenmari al-Andalusi, gained recognition for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works. His masterpieces, which adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the region, were celebrated for their intricate designs and their ability to convey the beauty and spirituality of the Islamic faith.
Throughout the centuries, the name Kenmari has remained a proud symbol of strength, resilience, and cultural heritage among the Berber and Moorish communities of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. Its rich history and the accomplishments of those who have borne it serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient and noble name.
People
Kenmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kenmari 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
Kenmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kenmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kenmari 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Kenmari a common name?
We classify Kenmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kenmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Kenmari was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kenmari is about 7 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 Kenmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kenmari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kenmari 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 Kenmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kenmari 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 Kenmari 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 the name Kenmari?
See how many people share the name Kenmari on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.