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UK boy's name

Kemar

A masculine name of Jamaican origin meaning "the brave traveller".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kemar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kemar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 9 births.

This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Kemar. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kemar ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 9 boys were registered as Kemar.
  • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kemar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

9 births

Estimated living

85

2026

Meaning

What does Kemar mean?

The name Kemar has its origins in the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kaam," which means desire or passion, and "ar," which means possessing or having. The name can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses passion" or "passionate one."

Kemar is primarily associated with Hindu culture and has been in use for centuries. The earliest known record of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was occasionally used as a name for male children. However, it was not a widely popular name during those times.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Kemar was a Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy and theology, although few details about his life are known with certainty.

In the 12th century, there was a Hindu king named Kemar who ruled a small kingdom in what is now the Indian state of Rajasthan. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his support for Hindu temples and cultural institutions.

Another notable figure with the name Kemar was a 16th-century poet and writer from the Indian state of Bengal. He wrote several works in the Bengali language and is considered one of the pioneers of Bengali literature.

In the 19th century, there was a Hindu reformer and social activist named Kemar who worked towards improving the rights and status of women in Indian society. He advocated for the abolition of practices like child marriage and the subjugation of widows.

More recently, in the 20th century, there was a prominent Indian politician named Kemar who served as a member of parliament and held various ministerial positions in the Indian government. He was known for his efforts to promote economic development and social welfare programs.

While the name Kemar has its roots in ancient Hindu culture, it has also been adopted by other cultures and communities over time, particularly in parts of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon outside of specific regions and communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kemar over time

The chart below shows babies named Kemar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kemar, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kemar
02579199720102023

Decades

Kemar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kemar 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 #4991 3 1
2010s #4087 27 7
2000s #2890 49 10
1990s #2619 7 2

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FAQ

Kemar: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Kemar was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kemar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 9 babies registered as Kemar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kemar?

A masculine name of Jamaican origin meaning "the brave traveller".

How many people are called Kemar in the UK?

A total of 86 babies have been registered as Kemar across the 20 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.