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Kamille

♀ Girl

Pronounced kuh-MEEL /kə.ˈmil/High

Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Medium

In 30 seconds: Kamille is a K-spelled form of Camille or Camilla, names tied to a young ceremonial attendant.
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Origin MediumFrench, Modern American
MeaningYoung ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)
U.S. rank (2025)#1697 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births121 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,659

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119582025

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

The name is a variant of Camille and Camilla, which trace to the Latin idea of a camillus or camilla, a young attendant in religious ceremonies. The K spelling gives the classic name a fresher, more modern American look. The meaning stays rooted in that ancient ceremonial role.

It sits beside listed forms like Camille, Kamylle, and the fuller Camilla. The crisp K opening and soft -ille ending give it a tidy, polished sound.

Did you know? Kamille is a spelling variant of Camille, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Kamille — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CamilleKamylleCamylleCamillaCamillus

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kamille (1993-)
    American professional wrestler and former NWA World Women's Champion

If you like Kamille…

Camille— the standard French spelling Kamille restyles
Camilla— a listed fuller form from the same Latin root
Gisselle— another French name
Chevelle— lands in the same popularity range
Brielle— shares the -le ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamille mean?

Kamille is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Kamille?

It's commonly said kuh-MEEL /kə.ˈmil/.

Is Kamille a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kamille?

In 2024, Kamille ranked #1561 in the U.S. for girls, with 136 births recorded.

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