Kemal
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Highest Honor
- Origin
- Turkish
Kemal Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 368 baby boys have been named Kemal. The name peaked in 2023 with 15 US births that year (rank #6077). In 2024, ranked #10382 nationally — 4,305 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Kemal
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kemal births are: New York (5).
Other Turkish-Origin Names Like Kemal
If you like Kemal's Turkish origin, consider these related names: Adem, Afet, Akasma, Azize, Baris. Browse all Turkish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kemal's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Kemal
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Compare Kemal to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kemal against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).