Kamala
Kamala is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,388 in the US, popular nicknames include Kam, Kay, and Kamie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kamala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 1,285 babies have been named Kamala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kamala is past its peak , currently ranked #8,388 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,388
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Kamala
Kamala is a girl name .
Kamala is currently ranked #8,388 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kamala include Kam, Kay, Kamie, and Kamaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kamala 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis