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Khamari Pronunciation

Khamari is pronounced kə-MAR-ee /kəˈmɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage in the -mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight/beauty' lines); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: A soft Kh- opening glides into the familiar -mari ending, putting Khamari right beside Amari and Kamari. Modern, warm, and easy to say.

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Origin LowAmerican, Swahili

MeaningModern coinage in the -mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight/beauty' lines); no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2024)#4322 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 603

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Parents who like Amari and Kamari arrived at Khamari by tweaking the opening consonant. Some connect the -mari sound to Swahili words for moonlight and beauty, though that link is loose rather than documented. We'd call it an invented name first.

Used for girls and boys alike, with a gentle, unfussy feel.

Did you know? Khamari sits in a cluster of -mari names that took off in the 2010s. The Swahili moon-and-beauty association floats around it, but the name itself is freshly made.

Overall data confidence 50%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

KamariKhamaryKymari

Nicknames

Mari

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If you like Khamari…

Kamari— a fellow -mari name

Amari— a companion -mari name

Khari— a fellow Kh- name

Makari— another -mari coinage

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Khamari?

Khamari is pronounced kə-MAR-ee (/kəˈmɑr.i/). Press play above to hear Khamari said aloud.

How do you say Khamari?

Khamari is said kə-MAR-ee (/kəˈmɑr.i/). Press play above to hear Khamari said aloud.

What does the name Khamari mean?

Khamari echoes Kamari/Amari (sometimes 'moonlight, beauty'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

Is Khamari a boy or girl name?

Khamari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Khamari?

Khamari is a rare, recent name in the U.S.