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Kemet

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEH-met /ˈkɛ.mɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the ancient Egyptian Kemet, 'the black land' — the name the ancient Egyptians gave their own country (after the fertile black Nile soil); a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The black land: Kemet is the ancient name for Egypt. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'KEH-met').
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningFrom the ancient Egyptian Kemet, 'the black land' — the name the ancient Egyptians gave their own country (after the fertile black Nile soil); a place-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#10212 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 181

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619942025

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

Kemet comes from the ancient Egyptian Kemet, 'the black land' — the name the ancient Egyptians gave their own country (after the fertile black Nile soil); a place-name (we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'KEH-met').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern heritage/place-name. Rare, the-black-land at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Kemet means 'the black land' — the name the ancient Egyptians gave their own country (after the fertile black Nile soil) — a bold, modern name (we note the place-name; said 'KEH-met').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kemet — place-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemet mean?

Kemet is the ancient Egyptian name for Egypt, 'the black land' (after the fertile black Nile soil). We note the place-name.

How do you pronounce Kemet?

It's said KEH-met /ˈkɛ.mɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kemet a boy or girl name?

Kemet is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kemet?

Kemet is a very rare name in the U.S.

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