Kemet
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Whole, universal; truth
Origin: Germanic — from the Old English Emmet, a pet form of Emma (whole) or from the Hebrew Emet (truth)
Popularity: Ranked #10212 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Emmett. Shares the meaning 'Whole, universal; truth.'
Similar names: keneth, kennet, kenneth
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kemet? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Kemet, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kemet
What does the name Kemet mean?
Kemet means “Whole, universal; truth” from Germanic — from the Old English Emmet, a pet form of Emma (whole) or from the Hebrew Emet (truth) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kemet?
Kemet has Germanic — from the Old English Emmet, a pet form of Emma (whole) or from the Hebrew Emet (truth) origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole, universal; truth”.
How popular is Kemet?
Kemet ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Kemet most popular?
Kemet peaked in 2016 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Kemet a boy or girl name?
Kemet is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kemets in registered births are male.
Is the name Kemet rising or falling in popularity?
Kemet has risen 4922 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #14636 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Kemet been recorded?
Kemet appears in birth records across 16 years — from 1994 through 2025.