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UK boy's name

Lemari

An Indonesian name likely referencing a cabinet or wardrobe.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lemari is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Lemari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Lemari. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lemari ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 3 boys were registered as Lemari.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lemari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Lemari mean?

The name Lemari originates from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages, dating back to around 3500 BC in the region of Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian word "le-ma-ri," which means "the one who guides the path."

In ancient Sumerian mythology, Lemari was the name of a minor deity associated with travel and navigation. This deity was believed to guide travelers and help them find their way through unfamiliar territories. References to Lemari can be found in some of the earliest written records, such as the Sumerian cuneiform tablets and clay cylinders.

The earliest known person to bear the name Lemari was a Sumerian scribe who lived in the city of Uruk around 2800 BC. He was known for his meticulous record-keeping and his contributions to the development of early writing systems.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Lemari. One such person was Lemari of Kish, a prominent merchant who lived in the Mesopotamian city-state of Kish around 2500 BC. He is mentioned in cuneiform tablets as a wealthy trader who established trade routes between Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.

Another historical figure was Lemari the Navigator, a renowned Phoenician explorer who lived around 800 BC. He is credited with establishing several maritime trade routes across the Mediterranean Sea, contributing to the spread of Phoenician culture and commerce.

In the realm of literature, Lemari al-Basri was a renowned Arabic poet who lived in the 8th century AD in Basra, Iraq. He was renowned for his lyrical poetry and his contributions to the development of Arabic literature during the Islamic Golden Age.

Lastly, Lemari of Cordoba was a notable Islamic scholar and mathematician who lived in the 10th century AD in the city of Cordoba, Spain. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of geometry and algebra.

While the name Lemari is relatively uncommon today, its ancient origins and historical significance continue to make it a fascinating and meaningful name, deeply rooted in the early civilizations of Mesopotamia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Lemari over time

The chart below shows babies named Lemari registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Lemari, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Lemari
01223200720142022

Decades

Lemari by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lemari 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 #4789 3 1
2000s #4333 3 1

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FAQ

Lemari: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Lemari was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Lemari most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 3 babies registered as Lemari in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lemari?

An Indonesian name likely referencing a cabinet or wardrobe.

How many people are called Lemari in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Lemari 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.