UK boy's name
Kamber
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "beautiful water flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamber is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamber popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. 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.
Kamber is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kamber. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamber ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Kamber.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamber as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kamber mean?
The name Kamber is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kambara," which means "blanket" or "shawl."
In Hindu mythology, the name Kamber is associated with a character from the epic Mahabharata. Kamber was a skilled archer and one of the warriors who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra. This historical reference suggests that the name has been in use for centuries in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kamber was Kamber Khan, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and military prowess and played a crucial role in several campaigns during the Mughal era.
Another notable figure named Kamber was Kamber Ali Khan, a Persian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 18th century. He held influential positions in the court of Nader Shah, the ruler of the Afsharid dynasty, and was renowned for his diplomatic skills and military achievements.
In the realm of literature, Kamber Usman was a prominent Urdu poet who lived in the 19th century. His poetry explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and he is considered one of the most influential figures in the Urdu literary tradition.
Moving into the 20th century, Kamber Ayub was a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor. Born in 1924, he is celebrated for his unique style that blended traditional and modern elements, and his works are displayed in various galleries and museums across Pakistan and beyond.
Lastly, Kamber Hajiyev was an Azerbaijani writer and journalist who lived from 1914 to 1975. He is best known for his novels and short stories that depicted the lives of the Azerbaijani people and their struggles during the Soviet era. His works played a significant role in preserving and promoting Azerbaijani culture and literature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kamber by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamber 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kamber: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamber in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kamber was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamber most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Kamber in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamber?
A masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "beautiful water flower".
How many people are called Kamber in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kamber 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.