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Kamazi

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-MAH-zee /kə.ˈmɑ.zi/Low

Meaning: Uncertain; possibly of Bantu African originLow

In 30 seconds: Kamazi is a name of uncertain origin, possibly Bantu African.
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Origin LowModern, African
MeaningUncertain; possibly of Bantu African origin
U.S. rank (2025)#1022 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births219 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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

The honest answer is that its source is not firmly established; it is thought to be of Bantu African origin, but that is uncertain. With no settled etymology on record, any precise meaning would be guesswork.

It has a rhythmic three-syllable sound that fits naturally among other African names. Without confirmed roots, much of its identity rests on that sound rather than a documented history.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kamazi is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Kamazi — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Kamazi…

Kamari— Shares the Ka- opening and a similar rhythmic, possibly African feel.
Amari— A close sound match with overlapping syllables and a comparable contemporary feel.
Khmari— a fellow Modern choice
Sekani— another African name
Dekari— shares Kamazi's Modern roots

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamazi mean?

Kamazi is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamazi?

It's commonly said kuh-MAH-zee /kə.ˈmɑ.zi/.

Is Kamazi a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kamazi?

In 2024, Kamazi ranked #1546 in the U.S. for boys, with 113 births recorded.

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