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Raymari

A feminine name combining the French "ray" meaning "ray" and "mari" meaning "sea."

Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Raymari. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Raymari today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raymari births was 2022 (9 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Raymari. 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 Raymari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

9

~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans

Peak year

2022

9 babies that year

Average age

4

years old

2022 SSA rank

#8,826

Tracked since 2022

Popularity

Raymari: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02579

Decades

Raymari 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 Raymari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2020s909

Origin

Meaning and history of Raymari

The name Raymari is an intriguing one, with roots that stretch back through the ages. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Akkadian language, spoken in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) as early as the 3rd millennium BC. The name is derived from the Akkadian words "ramu," meaning "to love," and "mari," meaning "desired or wished for child."

This beautiful name was first recorded in cuneiform inscriptions found on clay tablets from the city of Ur, dating back to around 2500 BC. It was a popular name among the Akkadian people, who valued children and saw them as blessings from the gods. The name carried the connotation of a deeply loved and longed-for child, reflecting the cultural significance placed on family and fertility.

As civilizations rose and fell, the name Raymari found its way into various ancient texts and records. It appeared in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature, where a character named Raymari was described as a wise and revered priestess. The name was also found in the Code of Hammurabi, a collection of laws from the 18th century BC, suggesting its continued use among the Babylonians.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Raymari. One of the earliest was Raymari of Sumer (c. 2200 BC), a renowned scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the celestial bodies. Another was Raymari the Scribe (c. 1500 BC), whose meticulous record-keeping and documentation of historical events have provided invaluable insights into the ancient world.

In the 9th century AD, Raymari al-Baghdadi was a celebrated poet and philosopher in the court of the Abbasid Caliphate. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely admired and influenced generations of writers and thinkers.

Fast-forwarding to the 12th century, Raymari of Cordoba was a pioneering physician and scholar who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine. Her treatises on anatomy and disease prevention were ahead of their time and helped advance medical knowledge in the Islamic Golden Age.

Lastly, in the 16th century, Raymari de la Cruz was a revered mystic and spiritual leader in the Spanish Empire. Her teachings on compassion, humility, and devotion to God inspired countless followers and left a lasting impact on the religious landscape of the era.

These are just a few examples of the many remarkable individuals who have carried the name Raymari throughout history, each leaving their mark on the world in their own unique way. The name's rich tapestry of meaning and cultural significance has endured for millennia, a testament to its enduring beauty and the profound connections it holds to our shared human experience.

People

Raymari + last name combinations

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FAQ

Raymari: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Raymari?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raymari 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 38,083,815 US residents.

Is Raymari a common name?

We classify Raymari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Raymari most popular?

The single biggest year for Raymari was 2022, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raymari is about 4 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 Raymari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Raymari a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raymari 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 Raymari still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Raymari 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 Raymari 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 Raymari as a first name?

If you just want to know how many Americans are named Raymari, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.

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