Declining since 2001, #2,884 for boys today.
Popularity of Kamal since 1946
Babies named Kamal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 350 |
| 1980s | 429 |
| 1990s | 646 |
| 2000s | 752 |
| 2010s | 560 |
| 2020s | 301 |
Meaning & origin
Kamal is a name with dual heritage, rooted in both Arabic and Sanskrit traditions. Its Arabic meaning of 'perfection' has made it a long-standing choice in Muslim communities, while the Sanskrit meaning 'lotus' connects to Hindu culture. In the United States, the name has been recorded since 1946 and saw its peak popularity in 2009. Since 2001, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 2,884 with an incidence of about 1 in 39,723. Though rarely given, the name holds cross-cultural appeal and remains a distinctive option.
The name Kamal has a dual etymology. In Arabic, Kamal (كمال) means 'perfection' or 'completeness' and is commonly used in the Muslim world. In Sanskrit, Kamal (कमल) means 'lotus' and is used in Hindu contexts. The Arabic origin has been more prominent in global usage, but the name appears in various cultures with these distinct meanings.
“Kamal” around the world
Where Kamal lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kemal, Kamaluddin
Sibling names for Kamal
Names that share Kamal's style, for a brother or sister.
