UK boy's name
Kameran
A Persian name meaning "moon-like".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kameran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kameran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3830, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2001 to 2011. 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.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Kameran. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kameran ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Kameran.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kameran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3830
2011
Births in 2011
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Kameran mean?
The name Kameran is a variant of the Persian name Kamran, which has its origins in the ancient Persian language. It is derived from the words "kam" meaning "desire" and "ran" meaning "king" or "sovereign." Together, Kameran can be interpreted to mean "one who desires to rule" or "desiring sovereignty."
The name Kameran has been in use for centuries in various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia, where Persian culture and language have had a significant influence. It was particularly popular among the ruling classes and nobility during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kameran can be found in the Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, Kameran is mentioned as a prince and warrior from the Sasanian dynasty, which ruled Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kameran. One of the most prominent was Kamran Mirza (1509-1557), the second son of the Mughal Emperor Babur and the younger brother of Humayun. Kamran Mirza was a powerful military commander and ruler in his own right, governing parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Another notable figure was Kamran Shirin Agha (1783-1828), a prominent military leader and governor of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He played a crucial role in suppressing various rebellions and consolidating the Qajar rule in the early 19th century.
In the literary world, Kameran Bedayee (1910-1984) was a renowned Persian poet and scholar. He made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Persian literature and culture.
Kameran Guney (1903-1986) was a prominent Turkish author and journalist who played a significant role in the development of modern Turkish literature. His works often explored themes of social justice and the struggles of the working class.
Finally, Kameran Waly (born 1966) is a contemporary Kurdish author and playwright from Iraq. His works have been widely acclaimed and have shed light on the experiences of the Kurdish people, particularly during the Saddam Hussein regime.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Kameran throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kameran over time
The chart below shows babies named Kameran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kameran, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kameran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kameran 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 | #3581 | 9 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2698 | 13 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Kameran
- 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
Kameran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kameran in the UK right now?
In 2011, Kameran was ranked #3830 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kameran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Kameran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kameran?
A Persian name meaning "moon-like".
How many people are called Kameran in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Kameran across the 5 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.