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Kamilo

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MEE-loh /kɑˈmi.loʊ/High

Meaning: K-styled spelling of Camilo — from Latin Camillus, a youth who served at religious ceremoniesMedium

In 30 seconds: A young temple attendant, K-styled: Kamilo spells Camilo — the noble Roman youth who served at sacred rites. Warm, melodic, and Latin, with a fresh modern letter.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningK-styled spelling of Camilo — from Latin Camillus, a youth who served at religious ceremonies
U.S. rank (2025)#3164 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 353

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320052025

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

Kamilo is a K-styled spelling of Camilo — from Latin Camillus, a noble youth who served at religious ceremonies. Camilo is a warm classic across the Spanish-speaking world (singer Camilo, writer Camilo José Cela); the K- spelling adds individuality.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, temple-attendant at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? In ancient Rome, a 'camillus' was a freeborn boy who assisted the priests at sacred ceremonies — an honored role that gave Camilo, and Kamilo, their dignified meaning.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Camilo — root etymology

Variations

CamiloCamilloKamil

Nicknames

MiloKami

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If you like Kamilo…

Camilo— the standard spelling of the same name
Emilio— a fellow warm -ilo name
Danilo— a companion melodic classic
Marcelo— another smooth Spanish -elo name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamilo mean?

Kamilo is a spelling of Camilo, from Latin Camillus, a youth who served at religious ceremonies.

How do you pronounce Kamilo?

It's said kah-MEE-loh /kɑˈmi.loʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kamilo a boy or girl name?

Kamilo is a boy's name.

How popular is Kamilo?

Kamilo is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Camilo is more common.

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