Namarii
A feminine name of indistinct origins, possibly meaning "wave chaser".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Namarii. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Namarii today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Namarii births was 2024 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Namarii. 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 Namarii. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2024
10 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,576
Tracked since 2022
Gender
Gender distribution for Namarii
Namarii is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 5 (33.3%) were male and 10 (66.7%) were female.
Namarii as a male name
- Ranked #13,576 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Namarii as a female name
- Ranked #16,898 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Namarii: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Namarii 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 Namarii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Namarii
The name Namarii has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, which emerged in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "nam" meaning "destiny" or "fate" and "ari" meaning "to carry" or "to bear." Thus, the name Namarii can be interpreted as "one who carries their destiny" or "bearer of fate."
In the cuneiform inscriptions of ancient Mesopotamia, the name Namarii has been found etched on clay tablets, suggesting its use among the Sumerians and later civilizations of the region, such as the Akkadians and Babylonians. Some scholars have also linked the name to the Sumerian goddess Nammu, the primordial sea goddess and the mother of all creation in Sumerian mythology.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Namarii was a Sumerian priestess who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur around 2100 BCE. Her name was found inscribed on a dedicatory tablet to the goddess Inanna, indicating her role as a high-ranking religious figure in the Sumerian society.
In the 8th century BCE, a Babylonian merchant named Namarii is mentioned in the cuneiform records of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He was a prominent trader involved in the lucrative trade routes between Mesopotamia and the Levant, indicating the name's continued usage in the region.
During the Sassanid era in Persia (3rd to 7th centuries CE), a Persian commander named Namarii is recorded in the historical chronicles for his bravery and military prowess in the wars against the Byzantine Empire. His exploits were celebrated in Persian literature and oral traditions.
In the 10th century CE, a renowned Islamic scholar and polymath from Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan) named Namarii ibn al-Hasan made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. His works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic Golden Age.
The name Namarii also appears in the annals of the Ottoman Empire, where a Turkish architect and engineer named Namarii Sinan lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing and constructing some of the most iconic mosques and architectural marvels in Istanbul, including the famous Süleymaniye Mosque.
While the name Namarii has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has been carried through various cultures and civilizations across the Middle East and Central Asia, reflecting the richness of its historical and cultural legacy.
People
Namarii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Namarii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Namarii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Namarii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Namarii 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Namarii a common name?
We classify Namarii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Namarii most popular?
The single biggest year for Namarii was 2024, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Namarii is about 3 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 Namarii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Namarii a female name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Namarii in the SSA data are female. 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 Namarii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Namarii 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 Namarii 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 are named Namarii?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Namarii at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.