Kmari
A name of unknown origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 442 living Americans carry the first name Kmari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 62.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Kmari today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kmari births was 2019 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kmari. 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
442
~ 1 in 775,462 Americans
Peak year
2019
39 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,963
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Kmari
Kmari is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 446 total registrations, 280 (62.8%) were male and 166 (37.2%) were female.
Kmari as a male name
- Ranked #4,963 in 2024
- 20 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (22 births)
Kmari as a female name
- Ranked #14,340 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2019 (17 births)
Popularity
Kmari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kmari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 197 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kmari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kmari 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 Kmari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kmaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kmari
The given name Kmari is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, located in the region of modern-day Iraq. Kmari traces its roots back to the Sumerian language, which was spoken in Sumer around 3500-3000 BCE.
According to linguistic experts, Kmari is derived from the Sumerian word "ku-mar-i," which is a combination of the words "ku" (meaning "bright" or "shining") and "mari" (meaning "brilliance" or "radiance"). Thus, the name Kmari was originally associated with the concept of brightness, light, and radiance.
While the name Kmari does not appear to have been explicitly mentioned in ancient Sumerian texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Sumerian people during the third millennium BCE. The earliest recorded examples of the name Kmari can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the ancient Sumerian city-states.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kmari was a Sumerian priestess who lived in the city of Nippur around 2500 BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and spiritual guidance, and her name was often associated with divine radiance and enlightenment.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kmari, including:
1. Kmari of Akkad (c. 2350 BCE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Akkadian Empire, who made significant contributions to the development of early mathematics and the study of celestial bodies.
2. Kmari the Scribe (c. 1800 BCE), a revered Babylonian scribe and scholar who is credited with preserving and transcribing numerous ancient texts and literary works.
3. Kmari of Ur (c. 1400 BCE), a prominent Sumerian poet and playwright during the Old Babylonian period, whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human emotions.
4. Kmari the Physician (c. 600 BCE), a renowned healer and medical practitioner from ancient Persia, who is regarded as one of the pioneers of early medical science and holistic healing practices.
5. Kmari the Navigator (c. 300 BCE), a skilled Phoenician sea captain and explorer who is believed to have sailed across the Mediterranean and played a crucial role in expanding trade routes and cultural exchanges between ancient civilizations.
While the name Kmari has ancient roots and a rich historical significance, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. However, its meaning and heritage continue to inspire individuals seeking a name that evokes radiance, brilliance, and a connection to the ancient world.
People
Kmari + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kmari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kmari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 442 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kmari 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 775,462 US residents.
Is Kmari a common name?
We classify Kmari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 446 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kmari most popular?
The single biggest year for Kmari was 2019, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kmari is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kmari a male name?
Yes, 62.8% of people registered as Kmari 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.
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.