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Kamilla

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Pronounced kah-MIL-ah /kəˈmɪl.ə/Low

Meaning: Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priestLow

In 30 seconds: Kamilla is a Scandinavian and Eastern European spelling of Camilla, meaning a young attendant at a religious ceremony. Borne by a warrior queen in Virgil's Aeneid, the name carries both classical dignity and feminine strength.
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Origin LowLatin, Etruscan
MeaningYoung attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priest
U.S. rank (2024)#1308 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births175 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,068

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019592024

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

History & Origin

Kamilla derives from the Latin and Etruscan Camilla, referring to a youth who assisted at religious sacrifices. The name was used in ancient Rome and immortalized by Virgil in the Aeneid. The -k- spelling is typical of Scandinavian and Slavic adaptations.

Kamilla is popular in Norway, Denmark, and Poland, as well as in Hungarian, Czech, and Slovak communities. In the United States, the Camilla spelling is more common, but Kamilla stands out as a continental European variant with distinctive visual appeal.

Did you know? In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla was a legendary warrior maiden who could run so fast she could race across a field of grain without bending a single stalk — making her name an ancient symbol of athletic feminine speed and power.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Camilla

Variations

CamillaCamilleCamilaKamila

Nicknames

KamiMillaMilli

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamilla Rytter Juhl (1983–present)
    Danish badminton player, 2016 Olympic silver medalist and World Championship gold medalist

If you like Kamilla…

Camilla— Same name, standard Latin spelling
Camille— French form of same root
Camila— Spanish form of same name
Amelia— Three-syllable feminine name with similar elegant sound

Frequently Asked

What does Kamilla mean?

Kamilla means a young attendant at a religious ceremony, from the Latin and Etruscan Camilla used for ritual attendants.

How is Kamilla different from Camilla?

Kamilla is the Scandinavian and Eastern European spelling of Camilla, using a K instead of C.

How do you pronounce Kamilla?

Kamilla is pronounced kah-MIL-ah, with three syllables and stress on the second.

What are nicknames for Kamilla?

Good nicknames for Kamilla include Kami, Milla, and Milli.