Kamilla

Meaning & origin

Kamilla is a variant of Camilla that first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, though it remained rare for decades. Its popularity peaked in 2020 at rank 1570, with a 1-in-11995 frequency that year. Since then, the name has entered a falling trajectory, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional 'a' ending names. The name is most concentrated in Georgia, Missouri, and Tennessee, suggesting regional appeal in the South and Midwest. While sharing Latin heritage with the more common Camilla (ranked 57th in 2025), Kamilla offers a distinctive 'K' spelling that gives it a modern edge. Parents drawn to this variant often appreciate its cross cultural resonance, bridging Roman mythology and South Asian lotus symbolism.

Kamilla is a spelling variant of Camilla, which derives from the Latin Camillus, a term for a youth assisting in religious ceremonies. The name was also influenced by the Sanskrit Kamala, meaning 'lotus' or 'pale red', and gained popularity in Eastern Europe as a cognate of the Roman name. In Roman mythology, Camilla was a swift-footed warrior maiden in Virgil's Aeneid. The modern form Kamilla is common in Hungary, Scandinavia, and among English speakers as an alternative to Camilla.