Kamala
Meaninglotus · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,060 in 1964
10 babies were named Kamala in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,374 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Kamala you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Kamala
Kamala Surayya
Indian author and poet (1934–2009)
Choose Kamala and your child shares a first name with Kamala Surayya, an Indian author and poet. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Kamala, like who?” Kamala Surayya's Wikipedia article is available in 32 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Kamala Surayya on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kamala, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kamala would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKamala first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #1,060. Today it's #9,457, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKamala has slipped 3,374 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Kamala means “lotus”. Our records link it to English and Indian roots.
About the name Kamala
Kamala is a girl name of English and Indian origin meaning “lotus”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ala”. US birth records list Kamala for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 66 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #1,060 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:English namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.2 | 454,545 girls |
| 1960s | 26 | 38,506 girls |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,761 girls |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 116,009 girls |
| 1990s | 6.7 | 150,376 girls |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
| 2010s | 4.4 | 226,757 girls |
| 2020s | 9.0 | 110,906 girls |
Other spellings of Kamala
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kamala
What does the name Kamala mean?
Kamala means “lotus” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Kamala?
Kamala has English, Indian roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kamala a boy or girl name?
Kamala is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kamala?
Kamala ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#1,060).