Khmari
A feminine name possibly of Indian origin, meaning uncertain or unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Khmari. It is a predominantly male name (93.4% of registrations). The average person named Khmari today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Khmari births was 2024 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Khmari. 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
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2024
57 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,576
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Khmari
Khmari leans heavily male at 93.4% of total registrations, but 10 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Khmari as a male name
- Ranked #2,576 in 2024
- 52 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (52 births)
Khmari as a female name
- Ranked #16,472 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Khmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Khmari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 99 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
Khmari 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 Khmari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Khmaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Khmari
The name Khmari is believed to have originated in the ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in what is now Sudan and northern Ethiopia. It is derived from the Kushitic language family, which has its roots in the Nile Valley region dating back thousands of years.
Khmari is thought to be a combination of two ancient Kushitic words, "Khm" meaning "strong" or "powerful" and "ari" meaning "leader" or "ruler." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals of high social standing or those with exceptional leadership qualities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Khmari can be traced back to the reign of the Kushite ruler Piye, who ruled in the 8th century BCE. Historical records from this period mention a prominent military commander named Khmari, who played a crucial role in Piye's campaigns to reunify the Nile Valley under Kushite rule.
In the centuries that followed, the name Khmari appeared in various Kushitic inscriptions and documents, often associated with individuals of nobility or those who held influential positions within the kingdom.
One notable figure bearing the name Khmari was a high-ranking priestess who lived during the reign of the Kushite ruler Tanutamun in the 7th century BCE. She is mentioned in several hieroglyphic texts as being responsible for overseeing religious ceremonies and rituals at the ancient city of Meroe.
Another historical figure with the name Khmari was a skilled architect who is credited with overseeing the construction of several monumental pyramids and temples in the Kushite capital of Meroe during the 3rd century BCE. His work is considered a significant contribution to the architectural legacy of the Kushite civilization.
In the 2nd century CE, a Kushite leader named Khmari rose to prominence as a skilled military strategist and diplomat. He is known for his successful negotiations with neighboring kingdoms, which helped maintain peace and stability in the region during a period of political upheaval.
Throughout the centuries, the name Khmari has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and community leaders. While its roots can be traced back to the ancient Kingdom of Kush, the name has endured and continues to be used in various parts of Africa and beyond, reflecting its rich cultural heritage.
People
Khmari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Khmari 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
Khmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Khmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Khmari 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Khmari a common name?
We classify Khmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Khmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Khmari was 2024, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Khmari 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 Khmari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Khmari a male name?
Yes, 93.4% of people registered as Khmari 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 Khmari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Khmari 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 Khmari 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 Khmari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.