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Kamali
BoyMeaning of Kamali: Shona: 'protector'
Kamali is a boy's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10426th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2921st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#10426
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2921
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
282
First recorded 1977 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
54% boys · 46% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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