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Kamora

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How to Pronounce Kamora

Pronounced kuh-MOR-uh /kΙ™Λˆmɔːr.Ι™/High

Meaning: Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)Medium

In 30 seconds: A variant of Kamari meaning 'moonlight,' from Arabic qamar (moon). The -ora ending gives it a slightly different feel from Kamari while sharing the same luminous, East African-Arabic roots.
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Origin MediumArabic, African
MeaningMoonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)
U.S. rank (2025)#1108 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births214 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,932
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200819792025

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

Kamora is a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon) adapted in East African languages. The -ora ending may reflect creative American variation or Italian/Latin influence (amore: love). The combination creates a melodic three-syllable name.

Kamora appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #1094 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Arabic qamar (moon) also gave its name to the Comoros Islands (Juzur al-Qamar: Islands of the Moon) β€” so both Kamora and Kamari carry an indirect connection to one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful archipelagos.
Overall data confidence 68%
U.S. Social Security Administration β€” popularity data

Variations

KamariKamariaCamora

Nicknames

KamaMoraKami

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If you like Kamora…

Kamariβ€” the -ari form of the same moonlight name
Kamariaβ€” the fuller -aria form of the same name
Amoraβ€” three-syllable -mora ending name with a similar feel
Zamoraβ€” Spanish city name with the same -mora sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamora mean?

Kamora means 'moonlight,' a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon).

How do you pronounce Kamora?

It's said kuh-MOR-uh β€” three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamora a boy or girl name?

Kamora is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Kamora?

Kamora ranked #1094 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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