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Kamaria

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Pronounced kam-AR-ya /kæm.ˈær.jə/Medium

Meaning: like the moon, moonlightMedium

In 30 seconds: Kamaria is a Swahili name, taken from Arabic, meaning 'like the moon' or 'moonlight'.
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Origin MediumSwahili (from Arabic)
Meaninglike the moon, moonlight
U.S. rank (2025)#3319 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819732025

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

Kamaria comes into Swahili from the Arabic root for the moon, qamar, and carries the meaning 'like the moon' or 'moonlight'. It reflects the long Arabic influence on the Swahili-speaking coast of East Africa. The lunar meaning gives it a luminous, poetic quality.

The related form Qamar shows the Arabic source word behind the name. Kamaria's flowing four syllables suit its gentle, moonlit imagery.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kamaria is 'moon', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kamaria — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Kamaria — meaning/etymology

Variations

Qamar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamaria mean?

Kamaria is usually explained as meaning 'moon' and is most often linked with Comorian tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamaria?

It's commonly said kam-AR-ya /kæm.ˈær.jə/.

Is Kamaria a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kamaria is used as a girl name.

How popular is Kamaria?

In 2024, Kamaria ranked #2699 in the U.S. for girls, with 64 births recorded.

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