Kamala
Girl nameKamala has been given to 1,295 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It peaked in 1964. In 2025, about 1 in 160,727 girls was named Kamala.
Meaning & origin /ˈkʌməlɑː/
Transliteration of Sanskrit कमला (kamalā). Doublet of Kamal.
Origin: Sanskrit
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,295
Peak year
1964 (105 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1955
10-year trend
▲ +11%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kamala — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kamala.
Sibling name ideas for Kamala
Same era and popularity as Kamala, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kamala?
Kamala has been given to 1,295 babies in the U.S. since 1955. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kamala peak?
Kamala peaked in 1964, when 105 babies were given the name.
Is Kamala a girl or boy name?
Kamala is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kamala are girls).
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