Kamau
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Kikuyu Of Kenya Name Meaning "Quiet Warrior."
- Origin
- African
Kamau Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 921 baby boys have been named Kamau. The name peaked in 1995 with 34 US births that year (rank #2323). In 2024, ranked #7468 nationally — 5,145 places below its 1995 peak.
Top States for Kamau
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kamau births are: New York (39), California (24), Maryland (10).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kamau
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5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kamau's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kamau
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Compare Kamau to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kamau against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).