Girl Name · Sanskrit Origin
Kamala
Kamala is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Kamala? It is a girl name, rooted in Sanskrit naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Kamila.
Kamala meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Kamala has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Sanskrit naming roots help connect Kamala to related Sanskrit baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kamala as K·A·M·A·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kamala is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kamala variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kamalaa, Kamalae, Kamalay, Kamal.
- Nicknames: Kam and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kamala with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kamala middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kamila, Kamilah, Kamille, Kamal, Kenley — full picks on the sibling names for Kamala guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kamala? Browse our names like Kamala guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Kamala
What does the name Kamala mean?
Kamala has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Kamala?
Kamala originates in Sanskrit naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kamala?
Kamala has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kamala a boy's or girl's name?
Kamala is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Kamala in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kamala sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kamala?
Names that share Kamala's sound and style include Kamila, Kamilah, Kamille, Kamal, Kenley.
What middle names pair well with Kamala?
Good middle-name fits for Kamala pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kamala is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kamala is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kamala?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kamala share its rhythm without rhyming — Kamila, Kamilah, Kamille all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.