Kamal Boy

Popularity: #873 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Arabic; Sanskrit

Meaning

Arabic: perfection; Sanskrit: lotus

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Kamal is often associated with qualities of excellence and perfection. The name is commonly used in various countries with Muslim populations. In Sanskrit, Kamal refers to the lotus flower, which holds significant symbolism in Hinduism. The lotus is often associated with purity and beauty, emerging from muddy waters.

Trend Summary

The name Kamal has seen steady usage in various cultures but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Khalil, Kadir, Kamaluddin, Kareena, Khalida, Kiran, Kiranmayi

Variants

  • Kamal
  • Kamaluddin

International Variants

  • Kamal (Arabic)
  • Kamal (Hindi)

Famous people named Kamal

Kamal Haasan is an Indian actor and filmmaker known for his work in Tamil cinema.

Kamal Adham was a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat.

Kamal Kharrazi is an Iranian politician and former Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Kamal Kahn is a notable Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Fictional characters named Kamal

Kamal is a character in the video game 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' who plays a significant role in the storyline.

Kamal is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' known for his humorous antics.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kamal was first seen in the United States in 1946. Kamal has ranked as high as #1281 nationally which occurred in 2009 and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kamal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kamal (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
41%
LA 5
29%
NY 5
29%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19465
19586
19645
19665
19687
196910
197020
19716
197218
197331
197430
197526
197634
197759
197860
197966
198057
198140
198251
198341
198442
198539
198638
198746
198834
198940
199047
199157
199254
199365
199466
199573
199681
199769
199859
199974
200086
200189
200287
200361
200466
200579
200656
200771
200860
200997
201069
201158
201253
201355
201444
201550
201652
201753
201864
201962
202051
202157
202254
202345
202451