Kamal vs Zahid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamal

Boy #2,598 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"perfection, excellence, completeness"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Indian Hindi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,598
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam

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Zahid

Boy #2,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devout, pious, ascetic"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,766
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zahi, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Kamal Rank #2,598
Zahid Rank #2,766

Kamal is more popular, ranked #2598 vs #2766 for Zahid.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamal ___

  • Kamal Ahmad
  • Kamal Hassan
  • Kamal James
  • Kamal Nasser
  • Kamal Rashid
  • Kamal Ali

Zahid ___

  • Zahid Ali
  • Zahid Omar
  • Zahid Hassan
  • Zahid Ibrahim
  • Zahid Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamal

Layla Amira Jamal Tariq Fatima

If you choose Zahid

Rashid Khalid Layla Fatima Hamza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamal or Zahid more popular?

Kamal is more popular, ranked #2598 compared to Zahid at #2766 in the United States.

What do Kamal and Zahid mean?

Kamal means "perfection, excellence, completeness" (Arabic origin). Zahid means "devout, pious, ascetic" (Arabic origin).

Are Kamal and Zahid boy or girl names?

Kamal is primarily a boy name. Zahid is primarily a boy name.

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