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Kamel

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MEL /kɑˈmɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kamil/Kamal — from Arabic, 'perfect; complete; whole; accomplished'Low

In 30 seconds: Perfect; complete; whole: Kamel spells Kamil/Kamal. Crisp, dignified, and warm (said 'kah-MEL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Kamil/Kamal — from Arabic, 'perfect; complete; whole; accomplished'

U.S. rank (2024)#7018 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 590

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Kamel is a spelling of Kamil/Kamal — from Arabic, 'perfect; complete; whole; accomplished'. A crisp, dignified name across Arabic-speaking families (said 'kah-MEL'; nickname Kam).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare in this spelling, perfect-and-complete at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Kamil/Kamal means 'perfect; complete; whole; accomplished' in Arabic — Kamel is a spelling, crisp and dignified (said 'kah-MEL').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kamil — Arabic etymology

Variations

KamilKamalKameel

Nicknames

Kam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamel mean?

Kamel spells Kamil/Kamal — Arabic 'perfect; complete; whole'.

How do you pronounce Kamel?

It's said kah-MEL /kɑˈmɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamel a boy or girl name?

Kamel is a boy's name.

How popular is Kamel?

Kamel is a rare name in the U.S.