boy's name
Kumail
koo-MAYL (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 95
Kumail is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kumail Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Kumail?
In 2023, Kumail was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Kumail Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kumail
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kumail Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kumail over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kumail
- Arabic koo-MAYL
Sibling Names for Kumail
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kumail — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kumail
How popular is the name Kumail?
In 2023, Kumail was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Kumail a girl's or a boy's name?
Kumail is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kumail?
Kumail has 2 syllables.
When was Kumail most popular?
Kumail peaked in 2010, when 6 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.