Zamaree
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to "Zameer" (Arabic for "conscience").
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zamaree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zamaree today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamaree births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamaree. 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 Zamaree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#14,023
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Zamaree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamaree 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 Zamaree 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamaree
The given name Zamaree is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula, possibly derived from the Arabic word "zamara" which means "to sing" or "to chant." This name has roots that can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early spread of Islam in the region.
During the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Zamaree gained popularity among Arab scholars and poets. It was often associated with individuals who were skilled in reciting poetry or chanting religious verses. Some historical records suggest that Zamaree was a common name among the Sufi mystics, who would often gather and chant devotional songs.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zamaree was a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 9th century. His full name was Zamaree ibn Al-Qasim, and he was known for his eloquent and intricate verses, which were widely circulated and celebrated during his time.
In the 11th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar named Zamaree Al-Andalusi, who hailed from the Iberian Peninsula. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were studied across the Islamic world.
During the 13th century, a Sufi mystic named Zamaree Al-Baghdadi gained recognition for his spiritual teachings and his ability to captivate audiences with his melodic chanting. He was based in Baghdad, which was a significant center of Islamic learning and culture at the time.
Another notable individual with the name Zamaree was a 15th-century Persian calligrapher and painter named Zamaree Al-Isfahani. His intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts were highly prized and are still admired for their beauty and precision.
In more recent times, the name Zamaree has been less common, but it continues to hold significance in certain cultural and religious contexts within the Arab world and among those with Islamic heritage.
People
Zamaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamaree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Zamaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamaree 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zamaree a common name?
We classify Zamaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamaree was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamaree is about 14 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 Zamaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zamaree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamaree 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 Zamaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zamaree 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 Zamaree 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 Zamaree?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Zamaree at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.