Kamal
Pronunciation: [ k-AYM-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kamal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 25 babies have been named Kamal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kamal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,190 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,190
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Kamal
Kamal is a girl name .
Is Kamal a boy or girl name? Kamal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,190 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,598. Kamal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kamal is currently ranked #11,190 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kamal include Kam, Kay, Kaie, and Kamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kamal include Kamari, Kamani, Kamaya, Kamaria, Kamara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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