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Kamaal

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-MAHL /kəˈmɑl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kamal — from the Arabic, 'perfection; completeness; excellence; maturity'Low

In 30 seconds: Perfection; completeness; excellence: Kamaal spells Kamal. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'kuh-MAHL').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA spelling of Kamal — from the Arabic, 'perfection; completeness; excellence; maturity'
U.S. rank (2024)#9388 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 317

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119792024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kamaal is a spelling of Kamal — from the Arabic, 'perfection; completeness; excellence; maturity'. A crisp, classic name (said 'kuh-MAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking and African-American families. Rare in this form, perfection at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kamal is Arabic for 'perfection; completeness; excellence' — Kamaal is a spelling, crisp and dignified (said 'kuh-MAHL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kamal — Arabic etymology

Variations

KamalKamaulKemal

Nicknames

Kam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamaal mean?

Kamaal spells Kamal — Arabic 'perfection; completeness; excellence'.

How do you pronounce Kamaal?

It's said kuh-MAHL /kəˈmɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamaal a boy or girl name?

Kamaal is a boy's name.

How popular is Kamaal?

Kamaal is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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