Kamal

Kamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “perfection.” In 2024 it was given to 51 boys in the United States.

Kamal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“perfection”

About the name Kamal

Kamal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “perfection” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kamal first appears in Social Security records in 1946. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1102 in 1979, and in 2024 51 babies received the name — 3,031 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kamal in US records

First recorded (US)
1946
Best US rank
#1102 in 1979
Peak year
2009
Babies named Kamal in 2024
51
Total since 1880
3,031

Kamal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#526 in 1996
Babies named Kamal in 2025
16
Total since 1996
693

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kamal mean?

Kamal means “perfection” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kamal a boy or girl name?

Kamal is a boy name. In 2024, 51 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kamal?

Kamal comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Kamal?

Kamal first appears in US records in 1946. Its best-ever ranking was #1102 in 1979, and 51 babies were given the name in 2024.

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