Kamara: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-ahm-ahr-ah
Origin: Japan
gender-male

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Updated on Sep 02, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Middle East, East Asia
Meaning: Teacher, moon, fortunate

Kamara is a rich, multi-dimensional name with global echoes. In Arabic, it can mean “moon,” in Swahili, “teacher” or “fortunate.” It offers a sense of light, wisdom, and good fortune all at once—ideal for a child whose path is illuminated by curiosity and kindness.

Kamara Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kamara is currently #38783 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kamara is currently #16559 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Kamara is currently #15560 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Kamara is currently #6577 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Kamara is currently #15592 on Kiindred Australian Names

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