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Kamil

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAM-eel /ˈkæm.il/Low

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Kamil is a masculine name whose specific origin is not pinned down in our data, though it is well used in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Origin LowUncertain
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3555 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,091

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619752025

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

Our records list Kamil's origin as uncertain. What we can say plainly is that the form is familiar across countries like Poland, where the bearers below come from, rather than tracing it to a single documented root here.

Polish ski jumper Kamil Stoch (born 1987) and footballer Kamil Glik (born 1988) both carry it, which reflects how at home the name is in Poland.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kamil is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Kamil — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamil Stoch (1987–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Kamil Glik (1988–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamil mean?

Kamil is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamil?

It's commonly said KAM-eel /ˈkæm.il/.

Is Kamil a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kamil is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kamil?

In 2024, Kamil ranked #2805 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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