Kemal

Kemal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “integrity.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Kemal at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“integrity”

About the name Kemal

Kemal belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “integrity” — 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, Kemal first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4007 in 1981, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 368 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kemal in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#4007 in 1981
Peak year
2023
Babies named Kemal in 2024
7
Total since 1880
368

Kemal in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1040 in 1996
Babies named Kemal in 2025
5
Total since 1996
241

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kemal mean?

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

Is Kemal a boy or girl name?

Kemal is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kemal?

Kemal comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Kemal?

Kemal first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #4007 in 1981, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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