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UK boy's name

Kahmari

A baby boy name of uncertain meaning or origin.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kahmari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kahmari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2023 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Kahmari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kahmari ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Kahmari.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kahmari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Kahmari mean?

The name Kahmari is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "khamara," which means "to ferment" or "to leaven." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with professions or activities related to the production of fermented beverages or leavened bread.

In ancient times, the name Kahmari was likely more common in regions where Arabic was the predominant language, such as the Middle East and parts of North Africa. However, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact time period when the name first emerged or to find references to it in ancient texts or historical records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kahmari was a 9th-century Arab scholar and philosopher, Kahmari ibn al-Haytham. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics, and his works were widely studied and influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the name Kahmari was Kahmari al-Khalili, a 13th-century Arab merchant and traveler. He is known for his detailed accounts of his journeys across the Middle East and Asia, providing valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural practices of that era.

In the 15th century, there was a famous Persian poet and mystic named Kahmari Shirazi. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and celebrated in Persian literature.

During the Ottoman Empire, a prominent military leader named Kahmari Pasha served as the governor of several provinces in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power in the region.

In more recent history, Kahmari Al-Habib was a 20th-century Yemeni scholar and religious leader. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his efforts to promote education and social reform in Yemen.

It is worth noting that while the name Kahmari has its roots in Arabic, it has likely been adopted and adapted by various cultures and communities over time, potentially leading to variations in spelling, pronunciation, and cultural associations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kahmari over time

The chart below shows babies named Kahmari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2023 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kahmari, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kahmari
01234202320232024

Decades

Kahmari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kahmari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4613 7 2

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FAQ

Kahmari: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kahmari in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kahmari was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kahmari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Kahmari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kahmari?

A baby boy name of uncertain meaning or origin.

How many people are called Kahmari in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Kahmari across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.