Kemet
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kemet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 174 babies have been named Kemet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kemet is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,235 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,235
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Kemet is also used as a girl name, ranked #25603.
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"asked for, requested of God"
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English origin
"spirited, energetic"
#10,344 in US
Sanskrit origin
"removing darkness through light"
#10,131 in US
Arabic origin
"Benevolent; goodwill; one who does good"
#10,104 in US
Old High German origin
"fame and glory"
#10,225 in US
Middle English origin
"stunned, dazzled"
#10,050 in US
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About the Name Kemet
Kemet is a boy name .
Is Kemet a boy or girl name? Kemet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,235 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,603. Kemet is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kemet is currently ranked #10,235 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kemet include Kem, Key, Keie, and Kemkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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