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Kamal

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kamal: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1999.

Rooted in Arabic, Kamal means "perfection" or "completeness," often associated with an ideal of inner and outer excellence. The name is also found in Sanskrit as Kamala, meaning "lotus," offering a rich dual heritage. A notable bearer is Kamal al-Din al-Farisi, a 13th-century Persian mathematician and physicist who made important contributions to optics. The name echoes in place via Kamala, the legendary Indian lotus goddess. It is also famously shared by Kamal Haasan, the acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker. In modern Scottish context, Kamal offers a smooth cross-cultural appeal, pairing beautifully with a short surname.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19994 babies
Latest (1999)
#3594 babies
Total births
4since 1999
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1999 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).