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Kamran

Boy name · 105 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kamran: 105 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2011.

Kamran is a name of Persian origin, meaning "successful" or "prosperous", derived from the word *kamrān* (کامران). It has been a popular given name across Iran, Pakistan, and India for centuries. One of its most famous bearers is Kamran Mirza, a 19th-century Persian prince and military commander. In the world of sport, Kamran Akmal is a well-known Pakistani cricketer, while Kamran Riaz Khan is a prominent Pakistani politician. The name also appears in the title of the 1931 Indian film *Kamran*, one of the earliest talkies. A notable variant is the feminine form Kamrana, though it is far less common. In Scotland, Kamran has seen modest but steady use since the 1990s, reflecting the country's growing multicultural community.

Boy 24 of 52 years

Peak year
20119 babies
Latest (2015)
#5884 babies
Total births
105since 1980
5-year trend
▼ 27%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2011 · 9
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).