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