How Many People Are Named Kamaal?

Complete statistics for the name Kamaal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kamaal
Very Rare
Arabic

Kamaal means 'perfect' in Arabic, making it a name of high aspiration. Only 308 people named Kamaal live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,069,979 Americans. The majority, 59%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~308
Living in US
1 in 1,069,979
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Perfect
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,845
Worldwide Bearers
#98,129
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
1,995
🇮🇳 India
1,224
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
583
🇸🇴 Somaliland
501
🇵🇰 Pakistan
210
🇺🇸 United States
147
🇿🇦 South Africa
39
🇬🇧 England
23
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
12
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
308 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
187
Would be under 30 (59%)
130
Would be 30–60 (41%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 317 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kamaal Through the Generations

Kamaal saw its peak popularity in 1991 with 18 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 308 people named Kamaal in the US, with an average age of 25. The age distribution shows 187 under 30, 130 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic. This trend suggests Kamaal is a name for the new generation, likely chosen for its modern appeal and unique sound.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Kamaal

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kamaal's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kamaal

How Many People Have the Name Kamaal?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 308 people in the United States currently share the name Kamaal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,069,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kamaal a Common or Rare Name?

Kamaal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kamaal Mean?

Kamaal means "perfect" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kamaal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kamaal Most Popular?

The name Kamaal reached peak popularity in 1991, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kamaal?

Approximately 308 people named Kamaal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,069,979 Americans.

Is Kamaal a rare name?

Kamaal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,069,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kamaal mean?

Kamaal means "perfect" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kamaal more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kamaal are male and 0% are female.

When was Kamaal most popular?

Kamaal peaked in 1991 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US308
All-Time Births317
1 in X1 in 1,069,979
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1991
World Rank#98,129
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.