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Kamila

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Pronounced kah-MEE-lah /kɑːˈmiː.lɑː/High

Meaning: A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) or Arabic Kamil (perfect, complete) — meaning 'perfect one' or 'noble young woman'.High

In 30 seconds: Kamila is a beautifully melodic name with roots in both Latin Camilla and Arabic Kamil, meaning 'perfect'. Popular across Slavic Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, it is a true global classic.
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Origin HighLatin, Arabic, Slavic
MeaningA form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) or Arabic Kamil (perfect, complete) — meaning 'perfect one' or 'noble young woman'.
U.S. rank (2025)#357 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births851 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219632025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Kamila draws on two independent streams. The Latin Camilla was a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies — in Roman mythology, Camilla was a legendary warrior princess of the Volsci, celebrated by Virgil. Separately, the Arabic Kamil means complete or perfect, and the feminine form Kamila is widely used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures. The K spelling is characteristic of Slavic and Polish usage.

Kamila is among the most popular girls' names in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, where the K spelling is standard. It also appears widely in Arabic countries and Latin America (where the C spelling, Camila, is more common). In the United States, both Kamila and Camila have been growing, with the combined Camila/Kamila cluster ranking in the top 100. The K spelling appeals to parents wanting a slightly more distinctive form.

Did you know? The Roman mythological heroine Camilla — the original source of this name — was a Volscian warrior maiden described in Virgil's Aeneid as so swift that she could run across the sea without getting her feet wet and across a field of grain without bending a single blade.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name: Kamila — Latin and Arabic etymology and Slavic usageSocial Security Administration Name Data — US popularity trends for Kamila

Variations

CamillaCamilaKamilla

Nicknames

KamiMila

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamila Valieva (2006–)
    Russian figure skater and Olympic competitor, a major figure at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

If you like Kamila…

Camila— the most common spelling variant of the same name, with identical sound and meaning
Valentina— four-syllable Romance feminine name with the same global cross-cultural appeal and melodic quality
Natalia— four-syllable Latin feminine name equally popular in Slavic and Latin American contexts

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamila mean?

Kamila means 'perfect' or 'complete' from Arabic Kamil, and 'noble young woman' from Latin Camilla.

How do you pronounce Kamila?

Kamila is pronounced kah-MEE-lah (/kɑːˈmiː.lɑː/), three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Kamila a boy or girl name?

Kamila is a girl's name.

How popular is Kamila?

Kamila is a top name in Poland and Czech Republic and is growing in the US, where it and Camila together rank in the top 100.