Kahmal
A masculine name possibly of Arabic origin meaning "saffron-colored".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kahmal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kahmal today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kahmal births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kahmal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kahmal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,700
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kahmal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kahmal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kahmal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kahmal
The name Kahmal is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Eastern region during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "kamal," which means "perfection" or "completeness," signifying a sense of wholeness and excellence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kahmal can be found in the 12th century, when a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Kahmal al-Din al-Farisi, lived and worked in Persia (present-day Iran). Al-Farisi was known for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of geometry and algebraic equations.
In the 14th century, Kahmal al-Din al-Dimashqi, a Syrian historian and geographer, wrote extensively about the geography and cultures of the Middle East during the Mamluk Sultanate. His works, such as "The Geographical Compendium," provided detailed accounts of various regions and their inhabitants, making him a significant figure in the field of medieval Islamic scholarship.
During the 16th century, Kahmal Khan, a prominent military leader and governor, played a crucial role in the Mughal Empire in present-day India and Pakistan. He served under the reign of Akbar the Great and was known for his military conquests and governance of various territories within the empire.
In the 18th century, Kahmal al-Din al-Husayni, an Ottoman scholar and poet, gained recognition for his literary works, including his contributions to the Mawlid genre, which celebrated the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. His poems were widely acclaimed and recited throughout the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kahmal was Kahmal Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire and played a significant role in various diplomatic missions and negotiations during his tenure.
While the name Kahmal is primarily associated with the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also gained popularity in other regions and communities over time, carrying the essence of its original meaning and historical significance.
People
Kahmal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kahmal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kahmal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kahmal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kahmal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kahmal a common name?
We classify Kahmal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kahmal most popular?
The single biggest year for Kahmal was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kahmal is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kahmal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kahmal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kahmal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kahmal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kahmal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kahmal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Kahmal?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.