Kamal
Kamal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kamal
- A male given name.
- A male given name, feminine equivalent Kamala.
Etymology
Transliteration of Arabic كَمَال (kamāl, “perfection”).
How popular is Kamal?
Since 1880, 25 girls and 3,076 boys in the U.S. have been named Kamal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8666 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1102 in 1979. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kamal
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Kamal
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Kamal FAQ
What does the name Kamal mean?
A male given name. A male given name, feminine equivalent Kamala. Transliteration of Arabic كَمَال (kamāl, “perfection”).
How popular is the name Kamal?
Since 1880, 25 girls and 3,076 boys in the U.S. have been named Kamal (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8666 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1102 in 1979. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 25 girls and 3,076 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.