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Kama
How to Pronounce Kama
Pronounced KAH-muh /ΛkΙΛ.mΙ/Medium
Meaning: Kama comes from Sanskrit kama, 'desire' or 'love', the name of the Hindu god of love; it can also be a short form of Kamala, 'lotus'. As a given name it is treated with respect for its sacred roots.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kama is a Sanskrit word meaning 'desire' or 'love', and the name of the Hindu god Kama, honored in Indian tradition. It can also serve as a short form of Kamala, 'lotus'. Used respectfully, the name carries a deep and revered heritage rather than a coined-sound origin.
As an American given name it stayed rare, chosen for only a few dozen girls a year and cresting around nineteen-seventy before fading. It appeals to parents drawn to short, meaningful names of Sanskrit origin, and reads as heritage-rooted rather than trend-driven.
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What does the name Kama mean?
Kama is a Sanskrit name meaning 'desire' or 'love', the Hindu god of love, or a short form of Kamala.
How do you pronounce Kama?
It's said KAH-muh, two syllables with the stress up front.
Is Kama a boy or girl name?
Kama is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Kama?
Kama has always been rare in the U.S., an uncommon name of Sanskrit origin.