Boy nameCurrently #10,382 in the USSteady
Kemal
//kəˈmɑl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kemal's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kemal's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kemal |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Kemal through the decades
- Kemal peaked in 2023, when 15 babies were named Kemal in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kemal has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kemal currently ranks #10,382 in the US and is holding steady.