Kamal
4 countries#2884 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kamal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,101 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #2884 · peaked in 2009 with 97 births
Most common in: New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,948 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 1981 with 139 births
Most common in: Paris, Yvelines, Hauts-de-Seine, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
633 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 38 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
629 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1391 · peaked in 2007 with 38 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kamal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2248 | — |
| 2007 | #1972 | ↑276 |
| 2008 | #2207 | ↓235 |
| 2009 | #1626 | ↑581 |
| 2010 | #1986 | ↓360 |
| 2011 | #2232 | ↓246 |
| 2012 | #2380 | ↓148 |
| 2013 | #2299 | ↑81 |
| 2014 | #2705 | ↓406 |
| 2015 | #2486 | ↑219 |
| 2016 | #2437 | ↑49 |
| 2017 | #2417 | ↑20 |
| 2018 | #2167 | ↑250 |
| 2019 | #2228 | ↓61 |
| 2020 | #2505 | ↓277 |
| 2021 | #2373 | ↑132 |
| 2022 | #2517 | ↓144 |
| 2023 | #2805 | ↓288 |
| 2024 | #2595 | ↑210 |
| 2025 | #2884 | ↓289 |
Frequently asked questions about Kamal
Is Kamal a popular name?
Yes — Kamal currently ranks #2884 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kamal more common for boys or girls?
Kamal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kamal most popular?
Kamal peaked in 2009 in United States, with 97 recorded births that year.
Is Kamal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kamal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3525 in 1946 to #2884 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kamal?
At least 6,682 babies have been recorded with the name Kamal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Kamal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kamal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kamal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kamal include Jayven, Kayvion.
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