Holding steady.
Popularity of Kamilya since 1992
Babies named Kamilya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kamilya is a name with dual heritage, found both in Arabic-speaking communities and in Central Europe. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1992 and reached its peak year in 2007. The name has shown a stable trajectory since then, meaning it has not experienced a sudden surge or decline in usage. It does not have a rank in national popularity, placing it outside the top 1000 names, and its 1-in-N frequency is not available due to low counts. The name's top states are not reported, indicating a widespread but sparse distribution. Kamilya offers a melodic alternative to the more common Camila or Kamila.
Kamilya is a variant of the Arabic name Kamila, derived from the root k-m-l meaning 'perfect' or 'complete'. It is also used in Polish and Czech as a feminine form of Kamil, ultimately from Latin Camillus, a name for a noble youth attending religious rites. The name has been used across Muslim-majority countries and in Central Europe, with a peak in the United States around 2007.
“Kamilya” around the world
Where Kamilya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Mila, Kam
Sibling names for Kamilya
Names that share Kamilya's style, for a brother or sister.
