Kemari
Every Kemari since 1991 — 2,122 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kemari
Kemari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,954 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,122 American babies have been named Kemari — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 134 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kemari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kemari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,323 | 79 | #1,954 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,694 | 78 | #1,990 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,457 | 52 | #2,564 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,554 | 59 | #2,395 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,323 | 66 | #2,163 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,397 | 76 | #1,931 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,713 | 64 | #2,200 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,255 | 54 | #2,431 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,257 | 55 | #2,368 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,079 | 49 | #2,575 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,125 | 52 | #2,448 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,231 | 63 | #2,169 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,580 | 55 | #2,317 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,800 | 67 | #2,057 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,043 | 78 | #1,831 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,176 | 79 | #1,848 |
| 2009 | 34 | #4,424 | 100 | #1,598 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,859 | 88 | #1,728 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,310 | 79 | #1,839 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,825 | 66 | #2,024 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,037 | 43 | #2,593 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,620 | 32 | #3,118 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,786 | 47 | #2,298 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,921 | 29 | #3,146 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,141 | 18 | #4,391 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,875 | 20 | #4,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kemari in 2025?
Kemari ranked #1,954 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kemari?
2,122 babies have been named Kemari in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kemari most popular?
Kemari peaked in 2009, when 134 newborns received the name.
Is Kemari a boy or girl name?
Kemari is used for both: about 25% of babies named Kemari have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Kemari rising or falling?
Kemari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.