Kamala is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'lotus' in English. This name is derived from the Hindu goddess of the lotuses, symbolizing beauty, grace, and fertility. It gained prominence in the Western world following its use by Kamala Harris, who became the first female, first Black, and first South Asian-American Vice President of the United States in 2021.
"Kamala is a name that has seen significant popularity fluctuations over time. Its peak occurred between 1963 and 1965 with 105 to 46 births per year respectively, totaling nearly 300 births in those three years alone. However, it seems the name's popularity began to decline significantly after the late 1970s, as evidenced by a steady decrease in annual births from around 28 to just single-digit figures by the mid-1990s. Despite this trend, there have been recent resurgences in popularity, with over 13 births annually between 2014 and 2023, including a high of 25 births in 2021."