Holding steady.
Popularity of Kamaile since 1997
Babies named Kamaile per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Kamaile is a rare Hawaiian name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997, a time when Hawaiian names were gaining broader visibility. Its peak year was 2008, though even then the number of babies named Kamaile was too small to register a rank. The name has remained in consistent but sparse use, with a stable trajectory in recent years. No top states have recorded enough Kamaile births to appear in official data, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. Kamaile exemplifies a growing trend of parents drawing inspiration from Hawaiian language and culture, even when the name's meaning is not precisely documented. Its melodic sound and connection to the islands make it appealing for those seeking a distinctive nature-related name.
Kamaile appears to be a Hawaiian name, though its precise meaning is not securely attested. It may be derived from Hawaiian words like kama (child) and ile (a type of tree), but this is speculative. The name has seen limited but steady use in the United States since the late 1990s, likely influenced by Hawaiian naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai, Mai, Lei
Sibling names for Kamaile
Names that share Kamaile's style, for a brother or sister.
