Unisex · #3,851 in 2026

Kamiri

Kameruka and Kamiri were near identical ferries that served on Sydney Harbour. Kamiri was built in 1912 and Kameruka was launched on 8 February 1913. They were double-ended "K-class" steam ferries, a type that was prolific on Sydney Harbour in the early 20th century boom in cross-Sydney Harbour ferry transport before the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Current Rank
#3,851
Peak Rank
#3,471 (2023)
Total Babies
181
5-Yr Trend
+57%
👧 Girl peak #6,154 (87 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,471 (181 total)
👦As Boy Name
2019
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#3471
Peak Rank
181
Total Count
8
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2020
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#6154
Peak Rank
87
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kamiri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kameruka and Kamiri were near identical ferries that served on Sydney Harbour. Kamiri was built in 1912 and Kameruka was launched on 8 February 1913. They were double-ended "K-class" steam ferries, a type that was prolific on Sydney Harbour in the early 20th century boom in cross-Sydney Harbour ferry transport before the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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The Story of Kamiri

As a girl name

Kamiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 19 Kamiris were born — ranking #6,154 that year. As of 2026, Kamiri ranks #6,154 for girls with 19 births, with steady use. In total, more than 87 Kamiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kamiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2019, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 33 Kamiris were born — ranking #3,471 that year. As of 2026, Kamiri ranks #3,851 for boys with 29 births, rising sharply (+57% over the past five years). In total, more than 181 Kamiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kamiri

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kamiri is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kamiri

What does the name Kamiri mean?
Kameruka and Kamiri were near identical ferries that served on Sydney Harbour. Kamiri was built in 1912 and Kameruka was launched on 8 February 1913. They were double-ended "K-class" steam ferries, a type that was prolific on Sydney Harbour in the early 20th century boom in cross-Sydney Harbour ferry transport before the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
How popular is Kamiri in 2026?
In 2026, Kamiri ranks #3,851 among boys' names in the U.S., with 29 babies given the name that year.
When was Kamiri most popular?
Kamiri reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #3,471 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kamiri most popular?
Kamiri has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kamiri.
Is Kamiri a unisex name?
Yes — Kamiri is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 32% of Kamiris assigned female and 68% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kamiri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kamiri include Kipper, Andray, Gorje. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kamiri

Kamiri is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 181 births in the dataset. Kamiri's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #3,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Kamiri's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.