Kamal
Meaningperfection · Arabic
Kamal is an Arabic boy name meaning “perfection”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Kamal and you get Malak. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationKamal peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kamal you'd meet today is about 46 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Kamals too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kamal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 39,683 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKamal first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
US births per million boys, 1946–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kamal
Kamal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “perfection”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Kamal
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal means “perfection” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Kamal?
Kamal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is a boy name. In 2025, 43 US boys were named Kamal.
How popular is the name Kamal?
Kamal ranked #2,884 for US boys in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 1979, when it reached #1,100. Over the last five years it has slipped 379 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Kamal?
Kamal is an Arabic boy name meaning “perfection”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.