Quiet warrior
A traditional Kikuyu name from Kenya, Kamau is often given to boys with the expectation that they will be strong yet composed. It carries the connotation of a silent or steady fighter, reflecting a balance of power and restraint.
Less common today
Kamau isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,333 in 1995.
Barbadian poet and academic
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Grammy-winning jazz musician and producer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
