Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Khamal

Name: Popularity of the name Khamal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Khamal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#9,864 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1996

First Year

2009

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#9864

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Khamal

Khamal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Khamals were born — ranking #9,864 that year. As of 2026, Khamal ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Khamals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Khamal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Khamal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Camel
Caml
Kammel
Kimmel
Kamal
Cannel
Kamel
Comal
Kanal
Cannell
Kimmell
Kannel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Khamal

What does the name Khamal mean?

Khamal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Khamal in 2026?

In 2026, Khamal ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Khamal most popular?

Khamal reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #9,864 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Khamal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Khamal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Khamal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Khamal include Lowe, Derwyn, Pedrito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Khamal

Khamal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Khamal's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #9,864. Use the chart and map above to compare Khamal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.