Kamala
Kamala: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌməlɑː/ · /ˈkəm(ə)lɑː/
Meaning and origin of Kamala
- A female given name from Sanskrit, masculine equivalent Kamal.
- A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], variant of Tamara.
Etymology
Transliteration of Sanskrit कमला (kamalā). Doublet of Kamal.
How popular is Kamala?
Since 1880, 1,295 girls in the U.S. have been named Kamala. Its highest rank for girls was #1063 in 1964. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kamala
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kamala
Sister and brother names that share Kamala's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kamala FAQ
What does the name Kamala mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit, masculine equivalent Kamal. A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], variant of Tamara. Transliteration of Sanskrit कमला (kamalā). Doublet of Kamal.
What is the origin of the name Kamala?
Kamala is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Kamala?
Since 1880, 1,295 girls in the U.S. have been named Kamala. Its highest rank for girls was #1063 in 1964. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kamala a boy or girl name?
Kamala is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,295 girls and 0 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.