GirlSanskrit origin

Kamala: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means lotus, a sacred flower rising pure from the water.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
3
Current rank
#6423
Peak
#1064 in 1964

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1955: #549919551960: #430419601970: #206019701980: #405519801990: #663819902005: #1369520052015: #1134120152020: #64232020#1#13695

What Kamala Means

Kamala is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means lotus, a sacred flower rising pure from the water.

How Popular Kamala Is

Kamala currently ranks #6423 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1064 in 1964. It is rising.

Good to Know About Kamala

  • Kamala has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Kamala is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • Part of the charming botanical name trend.

Names Like Kamala

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kamala

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kamala.

Questions About Kamala

What does Kamala mean?

Kamala is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means lotus, a sacred flower rising pure from the water.

How popular is Kamala?

Kamala currently ranks #6423 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1064 in 1964. It is rising.

Where does Kamala come from?

Kamala comes from Sanskrit roots. Kamala has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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