Kemari
How to say it: kuh-MAR-ee · /kəˈmɑri/
Modern invented name - contemporary American creation with melodic sound, used for all genders.
Kemari was the 344th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 94 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 73% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #285 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #344 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 94 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,708 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +73% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #285 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kemari is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Kem
- Mari
Honouring a Kemari in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kemari is about 1 in 113.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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