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Kamal
BoyArabic, Sanskrit· “perfection (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)”
- Meaning
- perfection (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)
- Origin
- Arabic, Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MAHL
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,907
- US babies 2025
- 43
- Best rank
- #1,102 (1979)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Kamal
Kamal is an Arabic and Sanskrit name that means “perfection (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)”.
Kamal comes from two separate traditions. In Arabic it means perfection or completeness, and it is used across the Muslim world; the Turkish form is Kemal. In Sanskrit, kamala means lotus, a flower that symbolizes purity and beauty in Indian religious art, and Kamal is used as a boys' name in India. The pronunciation is kuh-MAHL, with the stress on the second syllable. The feminine forms differ by tradition, Kamala in India and Kamila or Kamilah in Arabic. Kam is a possible nickname. Either heritage gives the name a meaningful, elegant character.
Popularity over time
Kamal first appears in US Social Security records in 1946. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,102 in 1979, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 97 were named Kamal. In 2025, 43 babies were named Kamal, and it ranked #2,907 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,220 in 1980, #1,438 in 2000, #1,992 in 2010, and #2,907 in 2025. Of the 3,076 US boys named Kamal since records began, 24% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 646 babies. Since 2010, 861 more have been named Kamal.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jamere, Brendyn, Kavin, Geovany, and Konrad.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Kamal is usually pronounced kuh-MAHL, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-al”.
Middle names for Kamal
A few middle names that flow with Kamal: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kamal
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal is an Arabic and Sanskrit name that means “perfection (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)”.
What is the origin of the name Kamal?
Kamal has Arabic and Sanskrit roots. Kamal comes from two separate traditions.
Is Kamal a popular name?
Not especially. Kamal ranked #2,907 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Kamal?
Kamal is usually pronounced kuh-MAHL. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings