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Kamran

♂ Boy

Pronounced kom-RON /kɒːm.ˈɾɒːn/Medium

Meaning: Successful, prosperous, fortunateMedium

In 30 seconds: Kamran is a Persian boy's name meaning 'successful,' 'prosperous,' or 'fortunate.'
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu, Azerbaijani
MeaningSuccessful, prosperous, fortunate
U.S. rank (2025)#2624 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719652025

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

Kamran comes from Persian, gathering the senses of success, prosperity, and good fortune. It is matched by the variation Komron, which reflects the name's reach across neighboring languages.

The bright, hopeful meaning makes Kamran a name of good wishes, common across Persian-speaking regions and beyond.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kamran is 'successful, prosperous, fortunate', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kamran — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Komron

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamran Akmal (1982-)
    Pakistani former international cricketer and wicketkeeper-batsman

If you like Kamran…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamran mean?

Kamran is usually explained as meaning 'successful, prosperous, fortunate' and is most often linked with Persian tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamran?

It's commonly said kom-RON /kɒːm.ˈɾɒːn/.

Is Kamran a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kamran is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kamran?

In 2024, Kamran ranked #2759 in the U.S. for boys, with 47 births recorded.

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