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Kamari

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Pronounced kuh-MAR-ee /kəˈmɑːr.i/High

Meaning: Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of African/Arabic origin meaning 'moonlight' or 'moon.' It is used in East African communities and among African American families, valued for its melodic three-syllable sound and luminous meaning.

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Origin MediumAfrican, Arabic

MeaningMoonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)

U.S. rank (2024)#1078 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births230 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kamari likely derives from Arabic qamar (moon), adapted in East African languages. The Arabic moon-root also gives us the Comoro Islands and various moon-related names across the Islamic world. As a given name it is used in East Africa and among the African diaspora.

Kamari appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #1078 for girls in 2024, used across African American and East African American communities.

Did you know? Arabic qamar (moon) gave its name to the Comoro Islands (Juzur al-Qamar: Islands of the Moon) — the same root that flows into Kamari, connecting the name to both celestial imagery and Indian Ocean geography.

Overall data confidence 72%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

KamariaKamaraKamara

Nicknames

KamaKamiMari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamari mean?

Kamari means 'moonlight' or 'moon,' from Arabic qamar (moon), adapted in East African languages.

How do you pronounce Kamari?

It's said kuh-MAR-ee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamari a boy or girl name?

Kamari is used for both sexes in the U.S.

How popular is Kamari?

Kamari ranked #1078 for U.S. girls in 2024.