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1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#3274

Peak Rank

614

Total Count

38

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Kemar

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

Komar-e Sofla is a village in Dizmar-e Gharbi Rural District of Siah Rud District in Jolfa County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komar-e%5FSofla) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komar-e%5FSofla)

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## The Story of Kemar

The earliest SSA record of Kemar as a baby boy name dates back to 1989, when 10 babies received it. 2009 was its biggest year on record, with 34 newborns named Kemar — #3,274 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 34% of all recorded Kemars. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,126 among baby boy names with 10 births, falling sharply (-38%). In total, more than 614 Kemars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Kemar

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

* [Kamar](/kamar)
* [Kumar](/kumar)
* Comar
* [Camar](/camar)
* Comor
* [Kemper](/kemper)
* Comare
* Kemmer
* Comair
* Kemmerer
* Kemler
* Kemmler

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kemar

What does the name Kemar mean?

Komar-e Sofla is a village in Dizmar-e Gharbi Rural District of Siah Rud District in Jolfa County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran.

How popular is Kemar in 2026?

In 2026, Kemar ranks #7,126 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Kemar most popular?

Kemar reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #3,274 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kemar most popular?

Kemar has historically been most popular in Maryland, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kemar.

Is Kemar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kemar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kemar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kemar include Keithan, Labron, Vernest. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦KeithanPeak #3274](/keithan)[👦LabronPeak #3274](/labron)[👦VernestPeak #3275](/vernest)[👦BervinPeak #3275](/bervin)[👦ChiefPeak #3273](/chief)[👦CurticePeak #3275](/curtice)[👦MylonPeak #3275](/mylon)[👦WwlliamPeak #3275](/wwlliam)

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## About the name Kemar 

Kemar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 614 births in the dataset. Kemar's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #3,274\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kemar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2009 → ](/year/2009)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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