Kamila - A very unique female name
Kamila at a glance
Kamila is ranked #369 among girl baby names in 2025, with 801 births in 2025. It peaked in 2020 at #214 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.
- Rank in 2025
- #369
- Births in 2025
- 801
- Peak year
- 2020 (#214)
- First appeared
- 1978
- Trend
- #214 in 2020 → #369 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 1,627 girls
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 1,627 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kamila peaked in popularity 6 years ago in 2020 on position 214.
Famous with this name
Kamila
Kamila
Kamila Kuljan
How would you rate Kamila, 1-5?
Kamila is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kamila is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #137 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,081.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kamila is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kamila origin and meaning
Polish, Czech and other Slavic; also used in Spanish
Feminine form of Kamil/Camillus — the Latin root's meaning is uncertain
Kamila is the Slavic feminine of Camillus, a Roman family name whose own origin is disputed (see Camilla). In the US the K spelling is used by Slavic, Muslim and Spanish-speaking families alike; it peaked in 2022 after figure skater Kamila Valieva's Olympic season and has fallen since.
Origin uncertain
Kamila is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Kamila, pop culture references for the name Kamila and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kamila
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kamila, sorted by popularity.
Kinley / Kenley / Kynlee / Kamilah / Kamille / Kamilla / Kinlee / Kenlee / Kamyla / Kamala /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 369 |
| 2024 | 291 |
| 2023 | 258 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2021 | 228 |
| 2020 | 214 |
| 2019 | 239 |
| 2018 | 268 |
| 2017 | 294 |
| 2016 | 337 |
| 2015 | 332 |
| 2014 | 407 |
| 2013 | 372 |
| 2012 | 371 |
| 2011 | 427 |
| 2010 | 436 |
| 2009 | 516 |
| 2008 | 578 |
| 2007 | 756 |
| 2006 | 859 |
| 2005 | 1055 |
| 2004 | 1069 |
| 2003 | 1397 |
| 2002 | 1378 |
| 2001 | 1526 |
| 2000 | 2166 |
| 1999 | 2297 |
| 1998 | 1871 |
| 1997 | 2058 |
| 1996 | 2728 |
| 1995 | 2491 |
| 1994 | 3104 |
| 1992 | 2658 |
| 1991 | 4459 |
| 1988 | 3951 |
| 1987 | 3770 |
| 1978 | 3124 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 137 |
| New Mexico | 153 |
| California | 157 |
| Texas | 157 |
| Illinois | 251 |
| Arizona | 266 |
| Connecticut | 288 |
| Washington | 324 |
| Florida | 324 |
| Colorado | 416 |
| Massachusetts | 430 |
| Oregon | 457 |
| New York | 467 |
| Maryland | 480 |
| Utah | 510 |
| New Jersey | 549 |
| Georgia | 553 |
| Pennsylvania | 605 |
| Kansas | 628 |
| Indiana | 629 |
| South Carolina | 645 |
| Tennessee | 676 |
| Minnesota | 689 |
| Virginia | 727 |
| North Carolina | 869 |
| Ohio | 1081 |
Even more about Kamila
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kamila a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kamila?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
kuh-MEE-luh · /kəˈmiːlə/
Around the world
- Kamila (Polish) — A standard Polish name
- Kamila (Czech) — The Czech form
- Kamila (Arabic) — Also an Arabic name meaning 'perfect,' a separate origin with the same spelling
Spellings and nicknames
- Camila — The Spanish C spelling, much more common in the US
- Camilla — The double-l form
Nicknames: KamiMila
Famous bearers
- Kamila Valieva — Russian figure skater, junior world record holder who competed at the 2022 Olympics (b. 2006) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
It offers the flowing Camila sound with a spelling that signals Polish, Czech or other heritage.
Worth knowing
- It will constantly be respelled Camila or Camilla.
- The Arabic Kamila, 'perfect,' is a different name that happens to share the spelling — sources often conflate them.
