Zamari
An African name meaning "wealth and riches".
Name Census estimates that about 2,067 living Americans carry the first name Zamari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Zamari today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamari births was 2021 (164 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamari. 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
- • Zamari is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 165,822 Americans
Peak year
2021
164 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,565
Tracked since 1999
Gender
Gender distribution for Zamari
Zamari is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,084 total registrations, 1,505 (72.2%) were male and 579 (27.8%) were female.
Zamari as a male name
- Ranked #1,565 in 2024
- 111 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (130 births)
Zamari as a female name
- Ranked #3,807 in 2024
- 40 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (43 births)
Popularity
Zamari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamari from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 935 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamari 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 Zamari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zamaris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 19 states and territories. Florida, North Carolina, Texas recorded the most babies named Zamari, while Wisconsin, Tennessee, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamari
Zamari is a name with roots in the Arabic language, originating in the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "zamar," which means "to sing" or "to chant." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals with melodious voices or those associated with music and singing.
During the medieval period, the name Zamari was commonly found in Islamic texts and historical records from regions like modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Egypt. It was particularly prevalent among Arab scholars, poets, and musicians who contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual renaissance of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zamari was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zamari, a renowned Arabic poet and grammarian who lived in the 9th century CE. His works and contributions to Arabic literature are widely celebrated and have been studied extensively by scholars over the centuries.
In the 12th century, another notable figure named Zamari al-Qurtubi, a Muslim scholar and theologian from Cordoba, Spain, gained recognition for his extensive writings on Islamic jurisprudence and theology. His works played a crucial role in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time and influencing subsequent generations of scholars.
Fast forward to the 14th century, and we encounter Zamari al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, Iraq. His intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned numerous manuscripts and buildings, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of Islamic art and architecture.
Moving to the 16th century, we find Zamari al-Ansari, a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Morocco. His teachings and writings on Islamic mysticism and spirituality attracted a devoted following and continue to be studied by Sufi practitioners to this day.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Zamari al-Jazairi, an Algerian scholar and reformist, gained prominence for his efforts to revive Islamic education and promote social and religious reforms in his homeland. His works and advocacy for modernization had a significant impact on the intellectual and political landscape of the region.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Zamari, which has been associated with individuals who have made remarkable contributions across various fields, including literature, theology, art, and social reform.
People
Zamari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamari as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zamari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,067 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamari 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 165,822 US residents.
Is Zamari a common name?
We classify Zamari as "Rare". It ranks above 93.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,084 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamari most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamari was 2021, when 164 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamari is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zamari a male name?
Yes, 72.2% of people registered as Zamari 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.
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.