Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Kumail

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

Kumail Ali Nanjiani is a Pakistani and American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter. His accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and two Emmy Awards. In 2018, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#7,421 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2016

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#7421

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kumail

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Kumail

Kumail first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 6 Kumails were born — ranking #7,421 that year. As of 2026, Kumail ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Kumails have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kumail

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

Camel
Camille
Kimmel
Kamal
Camal
Kamil
Komal
Caml
Kemal
Kamille
Camile
Kamel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kumail

What does the name Kumail mean?

How popular is Kumail in 2026?

In 2026, Kumail ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kumail most popular?

Kumail reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #7,421 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kumail a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kumail?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kumail include Raimon, Dennon, Rashe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kumail

Kumail is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Kumail's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #7,421. Use the chart and map above to compare Kumail'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.