Ames vs Kemari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,988 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"moonlit, of the moon"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili kamari

African-American American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kemari Rank #1,988

Kemari is more popular, ranked #1988 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Kemari more popular?

Kemari is more popular, ranked #1988 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kemari mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kemari means "moonlit, of the moon" (Arabic/Swahili kamari origin).

Are Ames and Kemari boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kemari is primarily a boy name.