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Kamilah

Meaning
Complete; perfect
Origin
Arabic
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Meaning & origin

What does Kamilah mean?

Kamilah means “Complete; perfect”.

Kamilah is an Arabic feminine form of Kamil, meaning complete or perfect. The meaning comes from a root connected with completeness, giving the name a clear linguistic story. The final h is one way of representing the Arabic ending in Latin letters; Kamila and Kameelah show other spelling choices within this family.

English speakers may notice its resemblance to Camila, but the Arabic name has a distinct history from the Roman Camilla family. That distinction is useful when a family is choosing for meaning or heritage rather than sound alone. Kamilah keeps the Arabic connection visible while remaining easy to recognize as a full given name. The idea of completeness can express affection without placing an expectation of perfection on a child.

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Popularity & trends

How popular is Kamilah?

United States · 2025

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US girls rank
#2,029
2025 · #1 is most popular
Girls named Kamilah
94
Recorded births in 2025
Change in births
38.2%
Fewer than 2024

Kamilah over time

United States · Girls

Girls
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Kamilah: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Girls#2,02994
2024Girls#1,446152
2023Girls#1,161209
2022Girls#988268
2021Girls#984264
2020Girls#827330
2019Girls#806341
2018Girls#812335
2017Girls#1,074237
2016Girls#1,138223
2015Girls#1,165217
2014Girls#1,111229

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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Kamila

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Meaning
Arabic complete; also a form of Camilla

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Layla

Mostly girls
Meaning
Night

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Delilah

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Meaning
Delicate

Shares an origin with Kamilah.

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Lyla

Mostly girls
Meaning
Night, through the Lila and Layla name family

Shares an origin with Kamilah.

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Aaliyah

Mostly girls
Meaning
High; exalted

Shares an origin with Kamilah.

Shared origin

Amira

Mostly girls
Meaning
Princess; female ruler in Arabic

Shares an origin with Kamilah.

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