Kumayl
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little purse" or "small leather bag".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kumayl. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kumayl today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kumayl births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kumayl. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kumayl with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kumayl. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,291
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kumayl: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kumayl 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 Kumayl during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kumayl
The name Kumayl has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the early Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic word "kameel," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name is believed to have been in use since the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Kumayl can be found in Islamic religious texts, specifically in the hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and early Islamic literature. The name is associated with Kumayl ibn Ziyad, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of his time. Kumayl ibn Ziyad (610-676 AD) was known for his deep understanding of Islamic teachings and his dedication to spreading knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kumayl. One of the most prominent was Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha'i (638-712 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Kufa, Iraq. He was a student of the famous Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another influential figure with the name Kumayl was Kumayl ibn Abi'l-Jarud (d. 701 AD), a companion of the sixth Shia Imam, Ja'far al-Sadiq. He was the author of a famous supplicatory prayer known as "Du'a Kumayl," which is widely recited by Muslims, particularly within the Shia tradition.
In the 11th century, Kumayl ibn Anbar al-Basri (d. 1052 AD) was a prominent Arabic poet and literary figure from Basra, Iraq. His works contributed significantly to the development of Arabic literature and poetry during his time.
Another notable figure was Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha'i (d. 1107 AD), a Shia scholar and theologian from the city of Hillah, Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Islamic theology and his contributions to the field of Shia jurisprudence.
While the name Kumayl has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used by various communities across the Middle East and other regions with significant Muslim populations. The name carries a sense of perfection and completeness, reflecting the rich cultural and religious heritage from which it originated.
People
Kumayl + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kumayl 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
Kumayl: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kumayl?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kumayl 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kumayl a common name?
We classify Kumayl as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kumayl most popular?
The single biggest year for Kumayl was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kumayl is about 8 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 Kumayl in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kumayl a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kumayl 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 Kumayl still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kumayl 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 Kumayl 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 called Kumayl?
You can see how many people have the name Kumayl on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.