Declining since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Khamila since 2008
Babies named Khamila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 147 |
| 2020s | 116 |
Meaning & origin
Khamila is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008. Its popularity peaked in 2020, when it ranked 11,932, but has since been falling. By 2025, only about 1 in every 229,610 newborn girls received the name, making it an uncommon choice. The name's spelling and sound fit into the broader trend of names ending in -ila, and its possible Arabic derivation gives it a multicultural appeal. Despite its low usage, Khamila has a melodic quality that may attract parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Khamila is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the late 2000s. It likely blends the popular suffix -ila with the phonetic appeal of names like Camila or Khadija, though it may also draw on the Arabic word khamila (complete, perfect). Its spelling and sound reflect contemporary naming trends rather than deep historical roots, leading to its classification as a modern invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kham, Mila, Kami
Sibling names for Khamila
Names that share Khamila's style, for a brother or sister.
