Kamilla
Kamilla is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
A young acolyte or ceremonial attendant.
Origin and history
Kamilla is a spelling variant of Camilla, which derives from an ancient Roman name referring to a young ritual attendant. It has historical roots in Latin and is widely used across Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, and Arabic-speaking regions. In the United States, it is a moderately used female given name that has seen increased adoption in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,203 babies in the United States have been named Kamilla since 1880. It ranks #3141 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1181.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (23.6 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 138 |
| 2000-2010 | 429 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,382 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,040 |
Famous people named Kamilla
- Kamilla Gainetdinova: Figure skater, Athlete
- Kamilla Rakhimova: Tennis player, Athlete
Nicknames
Kami, Milla, Kam
Fun facts
- Kamilla is the preferred spelling of Camilla in Scandinavian, Slavic, and Hungarian languages.
- In Roman tradition, a camilla was a free-born youth who assisted priestesses during sacred rites.