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Kamali

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Pronounced kah-MAH-lee /kɑˈmɑː.li/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili and Arabic Kamali, tied to kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection,' and in some traditions read as 'protector; spirit that guards infants.' A documented name, often unisex, used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A meaningful African/Arabic name: Kamali means 'perfection; protector' (said 'kah-MAH-lee'). Documented and strong.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Swahili and Arabic Kamali, tied to kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection,' and in some traditions read as 'protector; spirit that guards infants.' A documented name, often unisex, used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2025)#14023 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219792025

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

Kamali is a Swahili and Arabic name, tied to kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection' and read in some traditions as 'protector; spirit that guards infants.' Often unisex, it is used here for a girl — documented and rare in the U.S. (said 'kah-MAH-lee').

It appears rarely in the U.S., and is often unisex. Rare, meaningful, and strong.

Did you know? Kamali draws on the Arabic kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection,' and in some Swahili traditions reads as 'protector; a spirit that guards infants' — a documented name of strength and care (said 'kah-MAH-lee').
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References — Kamali — Swahili/Arabic 'perfection; protector'; often unisex

Variations

KamariaKamalieKamally

Nicknames

KamMali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamali mean?

Kamali is Swahili/Arabic for 'perfection' (from kamil, 'perfect'), and in some traditions 'protector; spirit that guards infants.'

How do you pronounce Kamali?

It's said kah-MAH-lee /kɑˈmɑː.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamali a boy or girl name?

Kamali is used for both and is often unisex; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Kamali?

Kamali is a rare name in the U.S.

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