936births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1995Peak · United States
#7679United States 2025
Kamau is a boy name family recorded 936 times in 2 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7679 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1995, at 0.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Kamau
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamau | English | 931 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7679 | 1995 | ▼ 14 % |
| Kamau | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
Questions about Kamau
How popular is the name Kamau?
In 2025 it ranked #7679 in the United States. Official registers record 936 births across 2 countries.
When was Kamau most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1995, at 0.9 births per 100,000.
Is Kamau a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Kamau is a boy name.