Khemari
A feminine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "peacock woman" or "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Khemari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Khemari today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khemari births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khemari. 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 Khemari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,487
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Khemari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Khemari 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 Khemari 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 Khemari
The name Khemari has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the words 'khema' meaning peace or well-being, and 'ari' which translates to enemy or foe. Thus, the name Khemari can be interpreted as 'one who overcomes enemies' or 'victorious over adversaries.'
This name finds mention in various Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Puranas and the Mahabharata epic. It was a popular name among warrior clans and royal families in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient and medieval periods.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Khemari, a brave warrior who fought alongside King Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BCE. His valor and heroism were celebrated in the court chronicles of the Mauryan Empire.
In the 7th century CE, Khemari was also the name of a renowned Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the city of Pataliputra (modern-day Patna). His contributions to the field of linguistics were highly regarded during his time.
Another notable figure in history with this name was Khemari, a skilled architect who designed and oversaw the construction of the iconic Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha, during the 13th century. This magnificent structure, with its intricate stone carvings and impressive architecture, stands as a testament to Khemari's artistic genius.
In the realm of literature, Khemari was the pen name of a celebrated Urdu poet who lived in the 18th century. Her poetic works, often exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts.
During the Indian independence struggle against British colonial rule, Khemari was the name of a courageous freedom fighter from Bengal. She actively participated in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned multiple times for her defiance against the oppressive regime.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have borne the name Khemari throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Khemari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khemari 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
Khemari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khemari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khemari 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 Khemari a common name?
We classify Khemari 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 Khemari most popular?
The single biggest year for Khemari was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khemari is about 21 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 Khemari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khemari a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Khemari 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 Khemari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khemari 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 Khemari 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 Americans are named Khemari?
Want to know how many people share the name Khemari? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.