Kamara is of African origin, particularly from West African countries like Mali and Senegal. It's a unisex given name that means "peaceful" in Bambara, a language spoken in these regions. The name Kamara gained global recognition due to its use by notable figures such as Kamara Jones, an American singer-songwriter, and Kamara Ibrahim, a Sierra Leonean footballer.
"Kamara saw a spike in births between 2002 and 2019, with the highest number of births occurring in that year. However, there was another notable increase in 2022, mirroring the numbers seen in 2008."