Kemal
Pronunciation: [ k-uhm-AHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kemal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 368 babies have been named Kemal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kemal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,794 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,794
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kemal
Kemal is a boy name .
Kemal is currently ranked #12,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kemal include Kem, Key, Keie, and Kemkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kemal include Kemari, Kemarion . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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