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Kamina

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Pronounced kah-MEE-nah /kɑˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name; also read as a modern echo of Kamila/Amina; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A dancer: Kamina is African. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kah-MEE-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAfrican, American
MeaningVariously an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name; also read as a modern echo of Kamila/Amina; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11400 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519782025

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

Kamina comes variously from an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name; also read as a modern echo of Kamila/Amina (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kah-MEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-dancer at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kamina is variously an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kah-MEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Kamina — African; routes layered

Variations

KaminahCamina

Nicknames

Kami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kamina mean?

Kamina is variously an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kamina?

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

Is Kamina a boy or girl name?

Kamina is a girl's name.

How popular is Kamina?

Kamina is a very rare name in the U.S.

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