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Lotus; derived from the Sanskrit word for the flower, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual growth. A person named Kamala is often perceived as resilient and elegant, possessing a natural ability to rise above challenges and flourish with grace and strength.

Key Stats

Total births1,693
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1942
Peak generationSilent Gen
First recorded1911
Most recent1958
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

KY — 30%WV — 23%NY — 20%PA — 17%TN — 10%

Notable People

Kamala Harris (Vice President of the United States) · Kamala Khan (Marvel superhero Ms. Marvel) · Kamala Markandaya (Author of Nectar in a Sieve) · Kamala Lakshman (Classical dancer and actress) · Kamala Surayya (Influential poet and short story writer)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KamKamiMala

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