All about the name KEMAR

Meaning, origin, history.

Kemar, of African origin, is a unique and distinctive given name. Derived from the Yoruba culture of West Africa, it means 'have patience'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the latter half of the 20th century.

See also

English
Yoruba

Popularity of the name KEMAR since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Kemar experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-2010s, with peaks seen around the early to mid-2000s and again in the early 2010s. However, there was a decline after 2015, reaching a low of just six births in 2023. Overall, Kemar has been a somewhat popular name since the late 1980s, with a total of 582 babies being named Kemar over these years.