Kamal
Transliteration of Arabic كَمَال (kamāl, “perfection”).
Every Kamal since 1946 — 3,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamal
Kamal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,907 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 3,101 American babies have been named Kamal. Its peak came in 2009, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kamal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 43 | #2,907 |
| 2024 | — | — | 51 | #2,614 |
| 2023 | — | — | 45 | #2,823 |
| 2022 | — | — | 54 | #2,540 |
| 2021 | — | — | 57 | #2,397 |
| 2020 | — | — | 51 | #2,526 |
| 2019 | — | — | 62 | #2,245 |
| 2018 | — | — | 64 | #2,183 |
| 2017 | — | — | 53 | #2,436 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,452 |
| 2015 | — | — | 50 | #2,507 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,734 |
| 2013 | — | — | 55 | #2,315 |
| 2012 | — | — | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,252 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,992 |
| 2009 | — | — | 97 | #1,632 |
| 2008 | — | — | 60 | #2,222 |
| 2007 | — | — | 71 | #1,989 |
| 2006 | — | — | 56 | #2,270 |
| 2005 | — | — | 79 | #1,700 |
| 2004 | — | — | 66 | #1,867 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61 | #1,920 |
| 2002 | — | — | 87 | #1,464 |
| 2001 | — | — | 89 | #1,408 |
| 2000 | — | — | 86 | #1,438 |
| 1995 | — | — | 73 | #1,386 |
| 1990 | — | — | 47 | #1,716 |
| 1985 | — | — | 39 | #1,630 |
| 1980 | — | — | 57 | #1,220 |
| 1975 | — | — | 26 | #1,857 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,032 |
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Famous people named Kamal
- Kamal Jumblatt Politician · 1917–1977
- Kamal Ganzouri Politician · b. 1933
- Kamal Haasan Actor · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamal mean?
Transliteration of Arabic كَمَال (kamāl, “perfection”).
How popular is the name Kamal in 2025?
Kamal ranked #2,907 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamal?
3,101 babies have been named Kamal in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamal most popular?
Kamal peaked in 2009, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamal rising or falling?
Kamal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kamal?
Well-known people named Kamal include Kamal Jumblatt (politician), Kamal Ganzouri (politician), Kamal Haasan (actor).