Camil

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MEEL /kɑˈmil/Medium

Meaning: Camil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from Latin Camillus, a word for a young attendant at religious ceremonies. Kamil is common in Polish, Czech and Arabic use (where Kamil means 'perfect; complete'). The exact route is uncertain, and we note that.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth name: Camil forms Camillo/Kamil, tied to Latin 'ceremony attendant' (said 'kah-MEEL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowLatin, Polish

MeaningCamil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from Latin Camillus, a word for a young attendant at religious ceremonies. Kamil is common in Polish, Czech and Arabic use (where Kamil means 'perfect; complete'). The exact route is uncertain, and we note that.

U.S. rank (2024)#12597 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Camil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from Latin Camillus (a ceremonial attendant); Kamil is common across Polish, Czech and Arabic use, where it can mean 'perfect; complete.' We note the uncertain route. A smooth two-beat name (said 'kah-MEEL').

It is rare for boys in the U.S. Rare, cross-cultural, and smooth.

Did you know? Camil is a spare form of Camillo and Kamil, from a Latin word for a young helper at religious rites; in Polish and Arabic use Kamil also means 'perfect; complete.' The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'kah-MEEL').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Camil — form of Camillo/Kamil; Latin/Slavic/Arabic; routes uncertain

Variations

KamilCamillo

Nicknames

CamMil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camil mean?

Camil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from a Latin word for a ceremonial attendant; in some use Kamil means 'perfect,' so the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Camil?

It's said kah-MEEL /kɑˈmil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Camil a boy or girl name?

Here Camil is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Camil?

Camil is rare for boys in the U.S.