The nameKamal

Kamal is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "perfection". In France it was mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meaning

Kamal comes from the Arabic kamal, "perfection, completeness".

Origin

Arabic. It is also spelled Kamel.

History

Kamal appeared in France in the early 1950s and peaked in the early 1980s.

Popularity of the name Kamal

Kamal in France

1885thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (140 births)
2,975babies named Kamal in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kamal was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 960 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Kamal. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Kamal in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kamal mean?

Kamal comes from the Arabic kamal, "perfection, completeness".

What is the origin of the name Kamal?

Arabic. It is also spelled Kamel.

Is Kamal a girl's or a boy's name?

Kamal is a boy's name.