UK boy's name
Kamran
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "having lofty ambition".
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.
Kamran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1235, with 22 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 97 births.
This profile covers 1,643 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,733 living people in the UK are called Kamran. 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
- • Kamran ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 22 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 97 boys were registered as Kamran.
- • Kamran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #588 in 2015.
- • About 1,733 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1235
2024
Births in 2024
22
Latest year
Peak year
2004
97 births
Estimated living
1,733
2026
Meaning
What does Kamran mean?
The name Kamran is of Persian origin, derived from the old Persian word "Kamran," which means "fortunate" or "prosperous." This name has a long and rich history, dating back to the ancient Persian civilization.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Kamran is mentioned in the epic poem "Shahnameh" by the renowned poet Ferdowsi, who lived in the 10th and 11th centuries. The poem narrates the legendary history of the Persian empire and features characters with the name Kamran.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kamran was a Persian prince from the Safavid dynasty, who lived in the 16th century. Prince Kamran was the son of Shah Tahmasp I and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Safavid Empire.
Another notable figure in history with the name Kamran was the Indian Mughal prince Kamran Mirza (1509-1557). He was the son of the famous Mughal emperor Babur and was known for his military campaigns and conflicts with his brothers over the throne.
In the 17th century, Kamran Khan (1667-1709) was a prominent military commander and governor in the Mughal Empire. He served under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Deccan region.
During the 19th century, Kamran Mirza (1856-1923) was the ruler of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (modern-day Iran). He ascended to the throne as the Shah of Persia in 1896 and ruled until his abdication in 1909.
Another influential figure with the name Kamran was the Pakistani politician and diplomat Kamran Mirza (1920-2004). He served as the Foreign Minister of Pakistan in the 1960s and played a significant role in Pakistan's foreign policy during the Cold War era.
Throughout history, the name Kamran has been associated with individuals of Persian, Indian, and Pakistani origin, often carrying connotations of nobility, prosperity, and good fortune. Its ancient roots and rich cultural heritage have contributed to its enduring popularity across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kamran over time
The chart below shows babies named Kamran 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 Kamran, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 22 births in 2024, compared with 97 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamran 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 | #1194 | 114 | 5 |
| 2010s | #841 | 421 | 10 |
| 2000s | #378 | 813 | 10 |
| 1990s | #332 | 295 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kamran is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kamran. 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.
Kamran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #588 in 2015.
Across the UK
Kamran in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#588 in 2015
24 years of NRS records, 105 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Kamran
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Kamran Abbasi
physician; cricket writer; editor
physician, editor, cricket writer
2000-
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Kamran Khan
squash player
English-born professional squash player representing Malaysia
1990-
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Kamran Alemdar
basketball player
Swedish basketball player (born 1980)
1980-
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Kamran Panjavi
weightlifter
British weightlifter
1975-
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Kamran Sheeraz
cricketer
English cricketer
1973-
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Kamran Afzaal
cricketer
English cricketer (born 1973)
1973-
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FAQ
Kamran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamran in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kamran was ranked #1235 for boys in England and Wales, with 22 births registered.
When was Kamran most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 97 babies registered as Kamran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamran?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "having lofty ambition".
How many people are called Kamran in the UK?
A total of 1,643 babies have been registered as Kamran across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 105 more in Scotland.
Where is Kamran most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kamran ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #588 in 2015. 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.