Kamila
Kamila is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Perfect, complete, or young ceremonial attendant.
Origin and history
Kamila is a feminine name with roots in both Arabic, where it means 'perfect' or 'complete', and Slavic languages, where it derives from the Latin Camilla. The name has seen significant growth in popularity in the United States since the 2000s. It offers a fresh, international alternative to traditional names like Camila or Camille.
Popularity in the United States
20,098 babies in the United States have been named Kamila since 1880. It ranks #1063 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #256.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.3 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,651 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,593 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,187 |
Famous people named Kamila
- Kamila Valieva: Figure Skater, Athlete
- Kamila Bydlowska: Violinist, Musician
Nicknames
Kami, Mila, Kam
Fun facts
- Kamila independently evolved in Arabic meaning 'perfect' and in Slavic regions as a variant of the Latin name Camilla.
- The name has experienced a dramatic surge in U.S. popularity in recent decades alongside similar names like Camila.