Kamora
Feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 3,897 living Americans carry the first name Kamora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kamora today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamora births was 2008 (288 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Kamora is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
3.9K
~ 1 in 87,953 Americans
Peak year
2008
288 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,094
Tracked since 1979
Census
Kamora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,223 people with the first name Kamora, which placed it at #7,011 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,011
National first-name rank
People counted
2.2K
2,223 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
80.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kamora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kamora is Black at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kamora described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kamora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.9% · 1,799
- Two or more races7.7% · 171
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 158
- White2.7% · 60
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 16
Popularity
Kamora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamora from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,658 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kamora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kamora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamoras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 23 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Kamora, while Oklahoma, District of Columbia, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 137 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamora
The name Kamora is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has its roots in ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kamara," which means "lotus flower."
In Hindu mythology, the lotus flower is a sacred symbol that represents purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. It is often associated with deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and is considered a symbol of beauty and divinity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kamora can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was mentioned as a name for female deities and goddesses. However, it is unclear exactly when the name became popular for use as a given name for individuals.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Kamora was a Hindu princess who lived in the 5th century CE. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and is said to have been a patron of the arts and literature.
Another notable figure with the name Kamora was a Persian poet who lived in the 12th century CE. She was celebrated for her lyrical verse and is considered one of the most influential female poets of the medieval period.
In the 16th century, there was a famous Indian dancer named Kamora who was known for her grace and skill in the classical dance form of Kathak. She performed in the courts of Mughal emperors and was highly regarded for her artistry.
A more recent historical figure with the name Kamora was a 19th century Indian freedom fighter who participated in the struggle for independence from British rule. She is remembered for her bravery and dedication to the cause of Indian nationalism.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a Kamora who was a renowned artist and sculptor in the Indian state of Bengal. Her works were highly praised for their intricate details and artistic expression, and she is considered a pioneer in the modern art movement of India.
People
Kamora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kamora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kamora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3,897 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 87,953 US residents.
Is Kamora a common name?
We classify Kamora as "Rare". It ranks above 95.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,932 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamora most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamora was 2008, when 288 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamora is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kamora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,223 people with the name Kamora, or 0.74 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,011 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kamora in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kamora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kamora appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,216 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kamora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kamora is Black at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kamora most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kamora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (1,799 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kamora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kamora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kamora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kamora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Kamora?
Want to know how many people share the name Kamora? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.