Kamau Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Kenyan
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kamau means 'quiet' or 'silent' in the Kikuyu language.
Meaning of the Name Kamau
Kamau is a male name of African origin, specifically from the Kikuyu tribe of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word 'kama' meaning 'quiet, silent'. Kamau is a name given to boys who are believed to be calm and composed. It is also a popular surname in Kenya.
Popularity of the Name Kamau
The popularity for the name Kamau peaked in popularity in the year 1995 with 34 births, which ranked number 5,584 out of 23,965 unique names for that year. Kamau had the most male births in 1995 with 34, which ranked number 2,299 out of 10,329 male names. The number of births for the name Kamau has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 18 births, an increase of 200.00%. Among males, Kamau has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 18 births, an increase of 200.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kamau
- 20 Year Trend of Kamau: -14.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Kamau: 200.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kamau: 200.00%
Popularity of Kamau by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kamau. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kamau in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kamau is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kamau
- Total Births of Kamau: 20 (11.61%)
- Male Births of Kamau: 20 (11.61%)
Given the upward trend of Kamau over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.61% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Kamau have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 11.61%.