Zamere
Of unknown origin, a unique name with no clear meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Zamere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zamere today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zamere births was 2010 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zamere. 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.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
2010
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,841
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Zamere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zamere from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zamere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zamere 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 Zamere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zamere
The name Zamere has its origins in the Swahili language, spoken primarily in East Africa. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "zamir," which means "conscience" or "inner voice." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 17th century, when it was found in historical records from the coastal regions of present-day Kenya and Tanzania.
Zamere was a name often given to children born into influential Swahili-speaking families, as it symbolized the importance of following one's moral compass and inner guidance. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities in the region, as it resonated with the Islamic principles of self-awareness and spiritual growth.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Zamere can be found in the writings of Sheikh Abdallah bin Ali bin Nasir, a renowned Swahili scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century. His works, which include religious texts and historical accounts, mention several individuals bearing the name Zamere, suggesting its widespread use during that time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Zamere. One such person was Zamere bin Abdallah, a influential Swahili trader and diplomat who lived in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchanges between the East African coast and the Arabian Peninsula.
Another prominent figure was Zamere al-Maawy, a 19th-century Swahili philosopher and writer. His works explored themes of self-reflection, ethical conduct, and the pursuit of knowledge, resonating with the meaning of his name.
In the 20th century, Zamere Abdallah emerged as a prominent political activist and advocate for Swahili culture and language. Born in 1920 in Zanzibar, he dedicated his life to promoting the preservation and recognition of Swahili traditions and literature.
Zamere Juma, a Kenyan musician and composer, gained acclaim in the late 20th century for his contributions to the traditional taarab music genre. His compositions celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Swahili people, earning him widespread recognition and numerous awards.
While the name Zamere has its roots in East Africa, it has gained global recognition and has been embraced by various cultures around the world, transcending its historical and linguistic origins.
People
Zamere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zamere 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
Zamere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zamere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zamere 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Zamere a common name?
We classify Zamere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 162 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zamere most popular?
The single biggest year for Zamere was 2010, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zamere is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zamere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zamere 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.