Kamarii
Primarily a boy's name with 219 recorded births. Also given to 213 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Kamarii reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Kamarii ranks #3920 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kamarii is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, an elaborated form of Kamari, from the Arabic qamar, meaning 'full moon' — the most luminous phase of the moon, a symbol of beauty and completeness in Arabic poetry.
The double 'i' ending gives Kamarii a distinctive written form that makes the name stand apart. Like its root Kamari, it carries the radiant imagery of the full moon — something that commands attention by its sheer brightness, that makes darkness beautiful, that guides travelers safely through the night.
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Kamarii appeared in SSA records in 2007, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 219 recorded births, Kamarii has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kamarii has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 104 | #4865 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 85 | #8659 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 30 | #8582 | — |
The Story of Kamarii
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Kamarii is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kamarii are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Kamarii?
Only about 1 in every 128,571 babies born in 2024 was named Kamarii — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2020s with 104 births that decade.
Kamarii by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 | #3920 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4667 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4935 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5446 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5355 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7404 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8496 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9270 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8482 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10082 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13062 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8512 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6416 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6209 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6629 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7458 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11660 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kamarii as a Girl's Name
Kamarii is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 213 recorded births since 2007.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024