Kamala
3 countries#9457 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kamala was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,295 births recorded 1955–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 1964 with 105 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
15 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
7 births recorded 2021–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 2022 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kamala’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9892 | — |
| 2005 | #13010 | ↓3118 |
| 2006 | #11417 | ↑1593 |
| 2007 | #15491 | ↓4074 |
| 2008 | #15405 | ↑86 |
| 2009 | #9975 | ↑5430 |
| 2011 | #13347 | ↓3372 |
| 2012 | #12199 | ↑1148 |
| 2014 | #10129 | ↑2070 |
| 2015 | #10866 | ↓737 |
| 2016 | #10113 | ↑753 |
| 2017 | #9943 | ↑170 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑137 |
| 2019 | #8138 | ↑1668 |
| 2020 | #6083 | ↑2055 |
| 2021 | #5091 | ↑992 |
| 2022 | #7631 | ↓2540 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↓4566 |
| 2024 | #7967 | ↑4230 |
| 2025 | #9457 | ↓1490 |
Frequently asked questions about Kamala
Is Kamala a popular name?
Yes — Kamala currently ranks #9457 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kamala more common for boys or girls?
Kamala is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kamala most popular?
Kamala peaked in 1964 in United States, with 105 recorded births that year.
Is Kamala rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kamala’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5208 in 1955 to #9457 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kamala?
At least 1,317 babies have been recorded with the name Kamala across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kamala popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kamala appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kamala?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kamala include Kala, Kalleigh, Kamber, Kambry.
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