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UK girl's name

Kamaliyah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "perfection" or "completion".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kamaliyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamaliyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2019 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.

Kamaliyah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kamaliyah. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kamaliyah ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 3 girls were registered as Kamaliyah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamaliyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5591

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kamaliyah mean?

The name Kamaliyah has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "kamal" which means "perfection" or "completeness". The name is believed to have emerged around the 7th century CE during the rise of Islam and the spread of the Arabic language across the Middle East and North Africa.

In the early Islamic era, the name Kamaliyah was often associated with religious and spiritual connotations, reflecting the desire for a life of completeness and moral perfection. It was a popular choice among Muslim families, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kamaliyah can be found in historical texts and literary works from the 9th and 10th centuries CE. During this time, the name was often given to female children as a symbol of their parents' hopes and aspirations for their future.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kamaliyah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Kamaliyah bint Al-Hasan ibn Ali, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE in present-day Iran. She was highly regarded for her contributions to literature and Islamic studies.

Another notable figure was Kamaliyah Al-Baghdadiyah, a 12th-century Muslim scholar and writer from Baghdad. She was renowned for her expertise in various fields, including philosophy, theology, and literature, and her works were widely circulated throughout the Islamic world.

In the 14th century, Kamaliyah Al-Qurtubiyah, a scholar and poet from Cordoba in present-day Spain, gained recognition for her literary achievements. Her poetry and writings were celebrated for their depth and eloquence, and she was considered a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual life of the time.

The name Kamaliyah also appears in historical records from the Ottoman Empire. One notable figure was Kamaliyah Sultan, a 16th-century Ottoman princess who was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the arts and education.

In the 19th century, Kamaliyah Bint Salim Al-Suwailim, a prominent poet and writer from Oman, gained recognition for her contributions to Arabic literature. Her poetry explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she was celebrated as a leading voice in the literary landscape of her time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Kamaliyah. The name has endured over the centuries, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the Arabic language and Islamic traditions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kamaliyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamaliyah 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
2010s #5591 3 1

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FAQ

Kamaliyah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kamaliyah in the UK right now?

In 2019, Kamaliyah was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kamaliyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 3 babies registered as Kamaliyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kamaliyah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "perfection" or "completion".

How many people are called Kamaliyah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kamaliyah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.