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Kamillah

kah-MIL-ah · Variant of Camilla, derived from the Roman family name Camillus, possibly meaning 'attendant at a religious ceremony'.

Peak popularity
2020
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019.

Popularity of Kamillah since 1976

Babies named Kamillah per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61218198020002020Most births 2020Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s12
1980s12
1990s43
2000s57
2010s133
2020s65

Meaning & origin

Kamillah is a modern phonetic variant of the classic name Camilla, which has ancient Roman roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, but remained rare for decades. Its peak usage occurred in 2020, though it has been on a slight decline since 2019. Kamillah has never cracked the top 1000, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with an uncommon spelling. While no top states have recorded significant usage, the name's modern spelling reflects a trend toward individualized variations of traditional names.

Kamillah is a modern English spelling variant of Camilla, a name that traces back to the Roman cognomen Camillus. In ancient Rome, a camillus was a youth attendant in religious rites. The name was revived in English-speaking countries in the 19th century and has seen various phonetic spellings, including Kamillah, which emerged in the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kami, Milla, Kammie

Variants: Camilla, Camila, Kamilah, Kamila

Sibling names for Kamillah

Names that share Kamillah's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Amara, Layla, Zara, Aaliyah, Nadia

Brothers: Khalil, Amir, Zayd, Elijah, Jasper

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kamillah mean?
Kamillah is a variant of Camilla, which is thought to mean 'attendant at a religious ceremony' from the Latin camillus.
How popular is the name Kamillah?
Kamillah has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000, but its usage peaked in 2020 and has been declining slightly since 2019.
Is Kamillah a boy or girl name?
Kamillah is almost exclusively used as a feminine given name.