UK boy's name
Khamari
A variant of Kamari, a feminine Arabic name meaning "wine bearer".
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.
Khamari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khamari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 54 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2006 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Khamari. 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
- • Khamari ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 boys were registered as Khamari.
- • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khamari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
54
2026
Meaning
What does Khamari mean?
The name Khamari is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with potential roots tracing back to the Arabian Peninsula during the medieval period. One theory suggests that Khamari is derived from the Arabic word "khamar," which translates to "wine" or "intoxicating drink." This connection could imply a historical association with vineyards, winemaking, or the cultivation of grapes in the region.
Another possibility is that Khamari is linked to the Arabic word "khamir," meaning "yeast" or "leaven." This linguistic connection could point to an ancestral tie to baking or the preparation of leavened bread, which was a staple food in many Arab cultures throughout history.
While the exact origins of the name remain elusive, some historical records indicate that Khamari may have been used as a personal name or surname in certain parts of the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval and early modern periods. However, concrete evidence of its widespread use or notable figures bearing this name from those eras is scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Khamari was Abu Bakr al-Khamari, a 10th-century Arab scholar and poet from Basra, modern-day Iraq. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his mastery of the Arabic language.
In the 13th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet named Khamari Kermani, born in Kerman, Iran, gained recognition for his spiritual writings and teachings. His work profoundly influenced the development of Persian Sufi literature and philosophy.
During the 16th century, a Moroccan scholar and mathematician named Ahmad al-Khamari made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of geometry and trigonometry. His works were widely circulated and studied in academic circles throughout the region.
In the 19th century, a prominent Egyptian politician and intellectual named Muhammad Khamari played a pivotal role in the country's modernization efforts and served as a minister during the reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha.
More recently, in the 20th century, Khamari Al-Samarrai was an influential Iraqi poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nostalgia, and the complexities of human emotions. His poetic legacy has left a lasting impact on modern Arabic literature.
It's worth noting that while the name Khamari has historical ties to the Arab world, its usage and popularity have likely spread to other regions and cultures over time, potentially taking on new meanings and interpretations along the way.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khamari over time
The chart below shows babies named Khamari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Khamari, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khamari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khamari 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 | #3785 | 23 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3620 | 28 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khamari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khamari in the UK right now?
In 2024, Khamari was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Khamari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Khamari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khamari?
A variant of Kamari, a feminine Arabic name meaning "wine bearer".
How many people are called Khamari in the UK?
A total of 54 babies have been registered as Khamari across the 12 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.