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Kamal
OriginHindi; Arabic
Meaning"lotus; perfect, perfection"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2907
2025 SSA
About Kamal
Kamal carries two positive associations: one of the ninety-nine qualities of Allah listed in the Quran and the evocative lotus flower. Americans might recognize it as the male equivalent of Kamala, as in Vice President Kamala Harris.
Kamal is also given to girls.
Pronounced kuh-MAHL.
As of October 2026, Kamal ranked #8666 in US births in 1997 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,734 | 44 | 22.9 |
| 2015 | #2,506 | 50 | 26.1 |
| 2016 | #2,452 | 52 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | #2,436 | 53 | 28.6 |
| 2018 | #2,180 | 64 | 35.2 |
| 2019 | #2,245 | 62 | 34.6 |
| 2020 | #2,526 | 51 | 29.5 |
| 2021 | #2,395 | 57 | 32.6 |
| 2022 | #2,537 | 54 | 30.9 |
| 2023 | #2,820 | 45 | 26.3 |
| 2024 | #2,603 | 51 | 29.6 |
| 2025 | #2,907 | 43 | 25.2 |
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Kamal for boys
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