Kamal

Boy #2820 in 2023

Kamal is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

Popularity of Kamal

Popularity, 1946–2023

45 births in 2023

1946 2023

2,980 U.S. births recorded from 1946–2023.

Peak year

2009

97 babies

First recorded

1946

77 years of history

Recent trend

Steady

Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.