Kymauri
A baby name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kymauri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kymauri today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kymauri births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kymauri. 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 Kymauri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,492
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kymauri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kymauri 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 Kymauri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kymauri
The name Kymauri is believed to be of African origin, with its roots tracing back to the Bantu language family spoken across various regions of Central and Southern Africa. The name is thought to derive from the word "kumaoiri," which translates to "one who brings light" or "illuminator" in several Bantu dialects.
While the exact etymology remains uncertain, the name Kymauri has been documented in ancient oral traditions and folklore passed down through generations of various African communities. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been associated with revered elders, spiritual leaders, or respected individuals within these societies, owing to its connotation of enlightenment and wisdom.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kymauri can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appeared in the written accounts of European explorers and missionaries who encountered African communities during their travels. One notable example is the account of Portuguese explorer Diogo Cão, who documented encounters with individuals bearing the name Kymauri during his expedition along the western coast of Africa in the late 1400s.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kymauri. Among them is Kymauri Mlango (c. 1620-1685), a renowned healer and spiritual leader from the Kongo Kingdom, whose teachings and practices heavily influenced the development of traditional African medicine and beliefs in the region.
Another prominent figure was Kymauri Nzinga (1582-1663), a formidable military strategist and diplomat from the Ndongo Kingdom (present-day Angola). Known for her political acumen and unwavering resistance against Portuguese colonial forces, Nzinga played a pivotal role in preserving the sovereignty and cultural identity of her people.
In the 18th century, Kymauri Kunta (1725-1798) was a respected elder and oral historian from the Mandinka people of West Africa. His extensive knowledge of traditional storytelling and ancestral histories earned him recognition as a preserver of cultural wisdom.
The 19th century saw the rise of Kymauri Menelik II (1844-1913), the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 until his death. Menelik II is widely regarded as a significant figure in Ethiopian history for his successful efforts in protecting the country's sovereignty against European colonial powers and modernizing the nation.
More recently, Kymauri Achebe (1930-2013), a celebrated Nigerian novelist, poet, and academic, gained international acclaim for his literary works exploring the complexities of African culture and the impact of colonialism. His novel "Things Fall Apart" is widely regarded as a seminal work in African literature.
People
Kymauri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kymauri 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
Kymauri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kymauri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kymauri 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 Kymauri a common name?
We classify Kymauri 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 Kymauri most popular?
The single biggest year for Kymauri was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kymauri is about 15 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 Kymauri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kymauri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kymauri 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 Kymauri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kymauri 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 Kymauri 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 share the name Kymauri?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.