Unisex · #15,678 in 2026

Kumari

Current Rank
#15,678
Peak Rank
#9,538 (2007)
Total Babies
122
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,538 (122 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,731 (36 total)
👧As Girl Name
1978
First Year
2018
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#9538
Peak Rank
122
Total Count
17
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2006
First Year
2019
Last Year
2006
Peak Year
#8731
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Kumari

As a girl name

Kumari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 12 Kumaris were born — ranking #9,538 that year. As of 2026, Kumari ranks #15,678 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 122 Kumaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Kumari first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2006, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 8 Kumaris were born — ranking #8,731 that year. As of 2026, Kumari ranks #12,142 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Kumaris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Kumari

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kumari 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 Kumari

What does the name Kumari mean?
Kumari is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Kumari in 2026?
In 2026, Kumari ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kumari most popular?
Kumari reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #9,538 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Kumari a unisex name?
Yes — Kumari is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 77% of Kumaris assigned female and 23% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Kumari?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kumari include Amarylis, Joanny, Lauriana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kumari

Kumari is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 122 births in the dataset. Kumari's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #9,538. Use the chart and map above to compare Kumari'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.