UK boy's name
Kamal
Of Arabic origin meaning "perfection" or "completion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 38 births.
This profile covers 677 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 39% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 675 living people in the UK are called Kamal. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamal ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 38 boys were registered as Kamal.
- • Kamal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #359 in 1999.
- • About 675 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1675
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2007
38 births
Estimated living
675
2026
Meaning
What does Kamal mean?
The name Kamal is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "kamal" which means "perfection" or "completeness." It is a name that has been used for centuries in various cultures and regions influenced by the Arabic language and Islamic civilization.
In the Arabic-speaking world, the name Kamal has been popular since the early days of Islam. It is believed to have been inspired by the Islamic teachings that emphasize striving for excellence and perfection in all aspects of life.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Kamal can be found in the works of renowned Islamic scholars and poets from the medieval period. For instance, the 13th-century Persian poet Kamal al-Din Ismail al-Isfahani, also known as Kamal al-Isfahani, was a celebrated literary figure renowned for his mastery of poetry and prose.
Throughout history, the name Kamal has been borne by various influential figures across different fields. Kamal Ataturk (1881-1938), the founder of modern Turkey, was a prominent military leader and statesman who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Turkish Republic.
In the realm of science, Kamal Youssef El-Sayed (1925-2010) was an influential Egyptian chemist and academic, known for his contributions to the field of heterocyclic chemistry and his role in establishing the National Research Centre in Cairo.
The name Kamal has also been associated with artistic and literary figures. Kamal Amrohi (1918-1993) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his distinctive style and critically acclaimed films like "Pakeezah."
Another notable figure is Kamal Haasan (born 1954), an Indian actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and versatile talents in the Indian film industry.
In the world of sports, Kamal Adham (born 1980) is an Egyptian professional squash player who has achieved numerous accolades, including becoming the first Egyptian to reach the world number one ranking in squash.
These are just a few examples of the many accomplished individuals who have borne the name Kamal throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural significance and enduring popularity across diverse regions and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kamal over time
The chart below shows babies named Kamal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kamal, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 38 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamal was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1596 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1241 | 212 | 10 |
| 2000s | #910 | 259 | 10 |
| 1990s | #561 | 128 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kamal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kamal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kamal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #359 in 1999.
Across the UK
Kamal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#359 in 1999
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Kamal
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Kamal Uddin
singer-songwriter
English singer
1984-
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Kamal Somaia
cricketer
English cricketer (born 1968)
1968-
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Kamal Ahmed
journalist
British journalist
1967-
Related
Names similar to Kamal
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kamal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kamal was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Kamal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 38 babies registered as Kamal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamal?
Of Arabic origin meaning "perfection" or "completion".
How many people are called Kamal in the UK?
A total of 677 babies have been registered as Kamal across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Kamal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kamal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #359 in 1999. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.