Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Kamylah since 2006
Babies named Kamylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 178 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Kamylah is a modern and rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It reached its peak rank of 8,860 in 2021, but has since been falling in popularity. The name does not appear in any top states, reflecting its extremely low usage across the country. Kamylah's spelling suggests a creative variation of the more established Camila or Camilla, following a trend of adding an 'h' to create a distinctive look. Its 1-in-146,115 occurrence rate in 2025 underscores its uniqueness. Parents drawn to Kamylah likely appreciate its melodic sound and contemporary feel, though its meaning remains open to interpretation.
Kamylah appears to be a modern English respelling or coinage, likely influenced by the name Camilla (from Latin Camillus, 'young ceremonial attendant') and the fashionable -ah suffix. The name has no known historical use before the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kami, Mila, Lala
Sibling names for Kamylah
Names that share Kamylah's style, for a brother or sister.
