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Kemari

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-MAHR-ee /kə.ˈmɑɹ.i/Medium

Meaning: BeautyMedium

In 30 seconds: Kemari is an African American boy's name meaning 'beauty.' It is a modern coinage with a warm, melodic sound.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningBeauty
U.S. rank (2024)#1986 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births78 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,505

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919962024

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

History & Origin

Recorded with the meaning 'beauty,' Kemari belongs to the tradition of contemporary African American names crafted for their sound and feel. It has no long documented etymology behind it, which is honest to say. Its appeal rests largely on its rhythm and the gentle meaning attached to it.

The three open syllables give it a flowing, musical quality.

Did you know? Kemari is a spelling variant of Kamari, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'beauty' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Kemari — 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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Kamari— A near-identical coinage sharing Kemari's sound and modern feel.
Amari— Shares the flowing '-mari' ending common to this group of names.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemari mean?

Kemari is usually explained as meaning 'beauty' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Kemari?

It's commonly said kuh-MAHR-ee /kə.ˈmɑɹ.i/.

Is Kemari a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kemari?

In 2024, Kemari ranked #1986 in the U.S. for boys, with 78 births recorded.