The nameKamel
Kamel is a North African spelling of Kamil.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Kamel comes from the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Kamel was 2863rd in 1996.
Popularity of the name Kamel
Kamel in the United States
Kamel was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 142 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Kamel. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Kamel in the United States were born before 2003.
Kamel in France
Kamel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 4,245 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Kamel. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Kamel in France were born before 1979, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 44 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kamel mean?
Kamel comes from the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".
What is the origin of the name Kamel?
Arabic.
Is Kamel a girl's or a boy's name?
Kamel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Kamel?
In 2024, Kamel was the 7016th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.