Xamari
A unique variant spelling of the Hebrew name "Shamari," meaning "the keeper of the night."
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Xamari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Xamari today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xamari births was 2023 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xamari. 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 Xamari. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
2023
15 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,806
Tracked since 2020
Gender
Gender distribution for Xamari
Xamari leans heavily male at 87.2% of total registrations, but 6 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Xamari as a male name
- Ranked #9,806 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (11 births)
Xamari as a female name
- Ranked #15,074 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (6 births)
Popularity
Xamari: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xamari 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 Xamari 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 | 41 | 6 | 47 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xamari
The name Xamari has its origins in the ancient Berber language, spoken by the indigenous people of North Africa. The name is derived from the Berber root word "xamar," which means "moon" or "moonlight." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Xamari may have been bestowed upon individuals in reverence of the moon's celestial beauty and symbolic significance in Berber culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Xamari can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the height of the Berber dynasties in the region now known as Morocco. Ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from this era reference individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage among the Berber nobility and ruling classes.
In the 9th century, a prominent Berber scholar and philosopher named Xamari ibn Al-Qaisi gained renown for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His writings on celestial bodies and their movements were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age, further solidifying the name's association with the study of the heavens.
During the 11th century, the Berber Almoravid dynasty, which ruled over large parts of North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, produced a notable figure named Xamari al-Marrakushi. A gifted poet and historian, Xamari al-Marrakushi documented the events and cultural traditions of the Almoravid era, providing invaluable insights into the Berber way of life during that time.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, a renowned Berber explorer named Xamari al-Hasani embarked on a remarkable voyage across the Sahara Desert. His detailed accounts of the journey and the diverse cultures he encountered along the way became widely celebrated, further cementing the name's association with exploration and adventure.
In the 19th century, a Berber woman named Xamari bint Khadija gained prominence as a fierce warrior and leader of a resistance movement against colonial forces in Algeria. Her bravery and unwavering spirit in defending her people's freedom and autonomy earned her a place in the annals of Berber history.
Throughout its long and storied history, the name Xamari has been borne by individuals of great accomplishment and cultural significance within the Berber societies of North Africa. Although its usage may have waned in more recent times, the name remains a testament to the rich heritage and linguistic traditions of the Berber people.
People
Xamari + last name combinations
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Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xamari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xamari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xamari 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Xamari a common name?
We classify Xamari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xamari most popular?
The single biggest year for Xamari was 2023, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xamari 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 Xamari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xamari a male name?
Yes, 87.2% of people registered as Xamari 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 Xamari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xamari 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 Xamari 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 Americans are named Xamari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.