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Kamari

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MAH-ree /kɑːˈmɑː.ri/High

Meaning: From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East African and Muslim communitiesMedium

In 30 seconds: Kamari is a melodic East African and Arabic-rooted name meaning 'moon,' combining multicultural warmth with a modern rhythm that crosses cultural boundaries effortlessly.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East African and Muslim communities
U.S. rank (2025)#391 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births811 boys (0.04% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,533

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219782025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kamari is connected to the Arabic qamar, meaning moon, through Swahili and East African naming traditions. Swahili absorbed a large vocabulary from Arabic through centuries of Indian Ocean trade.

In the United States, Kamari has gained traction in the 21st century as parents seek melodic multicultural names. It is used for both boys and girls, with a slight lean toward boys.

Did you know? Kamari shares its root with the Arabic word qamar (moon), which also appears in names like Qamar, Kamaria, and Camara — forming a constellation of lunar names across Islamic and African cultures.
Overall data confidence 78%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KamariaCamariAmari

Nicknames

Kam

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If you like Kamari…

Amari— shares the melodic African three-syllable structure and multicultural warmth
Kameron— shares the Kam- prefix and similar modern American usage
Malik— Arabic-origin name with the same dignified multicultural resonance
Omari— shares the East African and Arabic heritage and similar melodic flow

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamari mean?

Kamari means moon, connected to the Arabic qamar through Swahili naming traditions.

How do you pronounce Kamari?

It is said kah-MAH-ree /kɑːˈmɑː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamari a boy or girl name?

Kamari is used for both, with a slight preference for boys in current U.S. usage.

Where does Kamari come from?

Kamari has East African and Arabic roots, connected to the Swahili and Islamic traditions of the Indian Ocean region.