Kamilah
- Meaning
- Complete; perfect
- Origin
- Arabic
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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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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Kamilah?
United States · 2025Explore how often Kamilah is used and how its ranking has changed.
- 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
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,029 | 94 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,446 | 152 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,161 | 209 |
| 2022 | Girls | #988 | 268 |
| 2021 | Girls | #984 | 264 |
| 2020 | Girls | #827 | 330 |
| 2019 | Girls | #806 | 341 |
| 2018 | Girls | #812 | 335 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,074 | 237 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,138 | 223 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,165 | 217 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,111 | 229 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Kamilah
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Kamila
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Arabic complete; also a form of Camilla
Listed as a related name to Kamilah.
Layla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night
Shares an origin with Kamilah.
Delilah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Delicate
Shares an origin with Kamilah.
Lyla
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Night, through the Lila and Layla name family
Shares an origin with Kamilah.
Aaliyah
Mostly girls- Meaning
- High; exalted
Shares an origin with Kamilah.
Amira
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Princess; female ruler in Arabic
Shares an origin with Kamilah.
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