How Many People Are Named Kemari?

Complete statistics for the name Kemari: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kemari
Very Rare
Japanese

Kemari means 'to play ball' in Japanese, making it a unique choice. Only 1 in 164,387 Americans are named Kemari, with just 2,007 people bearing this name today. The majority, 99%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~2,007
Living in US
1 in 164,387
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Play ball
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous Playful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,391
Worldwide Bearers
#442,333
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,007
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇳🇵 Nepal
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,490 (74%)
♀ Female
518 (26%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
2,004
Would be under 30 (99%)
23
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,027 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kemari Through the Generations

Kemari saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 134 births, but since then, it's been on a slow decline. Today, most Kemaris are young adults, with 2,004 under 30, 23 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This generational skew suggests Kemari is a name for the younger set, likely chosen by parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 208
North Carolina 90
Georgia 74
Illinois 63
Virginia 62
Texas 49
Alabama 30
New York 29
Tennessee 28
Mississippi 19

✨ Similar Names to Kemari

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kemari's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kemari

How Many People Have the Name Kemari?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,007 people in the United States currently share the name Kemari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 164,387 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kemari a Common or Rare Name?

Kemari is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kemari Mean?

Kemari means "play ball" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kemari in SSA data, approximately 74% are male and 26% are female.

When Was Kemari Most Popular?

The name Kemari reached peak popularity in 2009, with 134 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kemari?

Approximately 2,007 people named Kemari live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,027. That works out to roughly 1 in 164,387 Americans.

Is Kemari a rare name?

Kemari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 164,387 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kemari mean?

Kemari means "play ball" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kemari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 74% of people named Kemari are male and 26% are female.

When was Kemari most popular?

Kemari peaked in 2009 with 134 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,007
All-Time Births2,027
1 in X1 in 164,387
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2009
World Rank#442,333
Male %74%
Female %26%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.