Kemora
A girl's name of American origin with 671 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Kemora currently holds position #5072. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2000 to 2024, Kemora has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Kemora ranks #5072 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Kemora is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative compound possibly combining Ke- — a prefix seen in names like Kenya and Keren — with Mora, from the Spanish meaning 'mulberry' or 'blackberry.' The combination creates a distinctive feminine name with a possible nature element.
Kemora has a flowing three-syllable quality that feels both contemporary and graceful. Its unusual construction — the Ke- prefix is distinctive but not harsh — gives it a modern sound that sits comfortably alongside names like Kimora, Tamora, and Samara.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kemora is rooted in the American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2000 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kemora’s 671 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kemora climbed 1296 spots in the last 20 years — from #6368 to #5072.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 104 | #5987 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 266 | #5332 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 301 | #5833 | — |
The Story of Kemora
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Kemora is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kemora are most likely born between 2000 and 2018.
How rare is Kemora?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Kemora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 301 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kemora by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Kemora per day would take 1.8 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #5072 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5852 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6578 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5656 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6778 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6083 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5903 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6678 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5380 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5380 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6590 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3673 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4659 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4302 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4675 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3593 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2732 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3110 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3339 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4642 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024