Kemoni
Primarily a girl's name with 420 recorded births. Also given to 380 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 420 Americans have ever been named Kemoni. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and peaked modestly at 26 births in 2010 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Kemoni ranks #8158 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kemoni is a boy's and girl's baby name of modern American origin, possibly a creative variant combining Ke- with Moni, or influenced by Native American or Hawaiian naming traditions. The name has a flowing, three-syllable quality that feels both melodic and strong.
Kemoni is genuinely rare, giving its bearer a name that is entirely their own while remaining easy to pronounce and remember — a combination that parents seeking distinctiveness increasingly prize.
EtymologyShow more
Kemoni first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1998. First appearing in the 1990s, Kemoni emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Without a confirmed origin classification, Kemoni may have arrived through family tradition, creative coinage, or cultural channels not yet documented in standard naming references.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kemoni climbed 2143 spots in the last 20 years — from #10301 to #8158.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 95 | #6406 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 186 | #6944 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 120 | #9821 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 19 | #9431 | — |
The Story of Kemoni
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Kemoni is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kemoni are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Kemoni?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Kemoni — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2010s with 186 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Kemoni by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Kemoni per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1998–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #8158 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5851 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6095 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6533 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5395 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6296 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8894 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6677 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6293 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6854 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9262 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5406 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6010 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8416 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5329 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5994 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8341 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7583 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12997 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10538 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Kemoni as a Boy's Name
Kemoni is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 380 recorded births since 1997.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2024