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Kamaria

/ kah-MAR-ee-ah /
Girl swahili 4 syllables
Meaning
Kamaria means Moonlight (swahili).
Gender
Girl
Origin
swahili
Pronunciation
kah-MAR-ee-ah
Popularity
#3319 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kamaria in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Kamaria first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2008, when 134 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Kamaria popular?

Declining Kamaria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.

US babies given the name Kamaria, by decade
2020s 396
2010s 740
2000s 973
1990s 556
1980s 232
1970s 108

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Kamaria mean?

Kamaria is a Swahili name meaning 'moonlight' or 'like the moon,' derived from Arabic qamar ('moon'). Common in East Africa. The lunar meaning is well supported.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kamaria mean?

Kamaria means Moonlight. Kamaria is a Swahili name meaning 'moonlight' or 'like the moon,' derived from Arabic qamar ('moon'). Common in East Africa. The lunar meaning is well supported.

What is the origin of the name Kamaria?

Kamaria is of swahili origin.

How do you pronounce Kamaria?

Kamaria is pronounced “kah-MAR-ee-ah.”

Is Kamaria a boy or a girl name?

Kamaria is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Kamaria a popular name right now?

Kamaria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.

How popular is the name Kamaria?

In 2025, Kamaria ranked #3319 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Kamaria most popular?

Kamaria was most popular in 2008, when about 134 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Kamaria?

Names similar to Kamaria include Jamila, Nia, Sanaa, Zuri.

What names go well with Kamaria?

swahili names that pair well with Kamaria include Zuri, Imani, Nia, Amani, Sanaa.