Kamal
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Industrious, striving, hardworking
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #2907 in 2025 with 43 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Amalia. Shares the meaning 'Industrious, striving, hardworking.'
Similar names: kamaal, kamala, kamali, kamalei, kamai, kamalani, kamaiah, kamani
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kamal? About 1 in 77,407 babies born in 2025 were named Kamal, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kamal
What does the name Kamal mean?
Kamal means “Industrious, striving, hardworking” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kamal?
Kamal has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Industrious, striving, hardworking”.
How popular is Kamal?
Kamal ranked #2884 in 2025 — given to 43 babies that year.
When was Kamal most popular?
Kamal peaked in 2009 with 97 babies registered that year.
Is Kamal a boy or girl name?
Kamal is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kamals in registered births are male.
Is the name Kamal rising or falling in popularity?
Kamal has fallen 370 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2514 in 2020 to #2884 in 2025.
How long has Kamal been recorded?
Kamal appears in birth records across 62 years — from 1946 through 2025.