Keymari
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "key" and "mari".
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Keymari. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Keymari today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keymari births was 2010 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keymari. 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.
People living today
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
2010
20 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,017
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Keymari
Keymari leans heavily male at 82.3% of total registrations, but 40 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Keymari as a male name
- Ranked #8,017 in 2024
- 10 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2009 (17 births)
Keymari as a female name
- Ranked #12,762 in 2024
- 7 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (9 births)
Popularity
Keymari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keymari from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 111 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Keymari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keymari 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 Keymari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keymari
Keymari is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, where it was derived from the Akkadian words "keym" meaning "precious" and "ari" meaning "lion". This combination of words suggests that the name Keymari was originally given to individuals who were considered precious and strong, like a lion.
In the early days of Mesopotamia, the name Keymari was often associated with royalty and nobility. It was believed that those who bore this name were destined for greatness and would possess the courage and strength of a lion. As the Akkadian culture spread throughout the ancient world, the name Keymari also gained popularity in other regions, such as Persia and parts of the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keymari can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem. In this epic, Keymari is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk. This reference suggests that the name Keymari was already in use during the third millennium BCE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Keymari. One of the most famous was Keymari of Akkad, a powerful ruler who reigned over the Akkadian Empire around 2350 BCE. He was known for his military conquests and his efforts to unite the various city-states of Mesopotamia under his rule.
Another notable figure with the name Keymari was a Persian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 9th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, the name Keymari was immortalized by the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi in his epic work, the Khamsah. One of the characters in this renowned collection of poems bears the name Keymari, further cementing its place in the cultural and literary traditions of the region.
During the medieval period, the name Keymari also found its way into the annals of European history. In the 14th century, a knight named Keymari de Montfort fought alongside the English during the Hundred Years' War against France. His bravery and valor on the battlefield earned him a place in the chronicles of the time.
While the name Keymari may have faded from mainstream use in recent centuries, it continues to hold a special place in the rich tapestry of cultural and historical traditions that have shaped our world. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to carry the echoes of ancient civilizations and tales of heroism and wisdom across the ages.
People
Keymari + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keymari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keymari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keymari 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Keymari a common name?
We classify Keymari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 226 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keymari most popular?
The single biggest year for Keymari was 2010, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keymari is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Keymari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keymari a male name?
Yes, 82.3% of people registered as Keymari in the SSA data are male. 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 Keymari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keymari 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 Keymari 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Keymari?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.