Unisex · #7,127 in 2026

Kemet

Current Rank
#7,127
Peak Rank
#4,943 (2016)
Total Babies
194
5-Yr Trend
-11%
👧 Girl peak #14,326 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,943 (194 total)
👦As Boy Name
1994
First Year
2026
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#4943
Peak Rank
194
Total Count
17
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2016
First Year
2020
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Kemet

As a girl name

Kemet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2016, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Kemets were born — ranking #14,326 that year. As of 2026, Kemet ranks #13,441 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Kemets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kemet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 19 Kemets were born — ranking #4,943 that year. As of 2026, Kemet ranks #7,127 for boys with 10 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 194 Kemets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Kemet

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

  • Kmet
  • Chemed
  • Commit
  • Kimmet
  • Comet
  • Comit
  • Comite
  • Kennett
  • Kennet
  • Comeout
  • Comate
  • Kamet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kemet

What does the name Kemet mean?
Kemet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kemet in 2026?
In 2026, Kemet ranks #7,127 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Kemet most popular?
Kemet reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #4,943 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Kemet a unisex name?
Yes — Kemet is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 6% of Kemets assigned female and 94% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kemet?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kemet include Askari, Layson, Ruthvik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kemet

Kemet is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 194 births in the dataset. Kemet's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #4,943. Use the chart and map above to compare Kemet'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.