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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 (0.05% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,533

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 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

Famous Bearers

★Kamari Lassiter (b. 2003)
Drafted in the second round by the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft after winning two national championships at the University of Georgia, and was named to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games as a starting cornerback.

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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.