What is the origin of the name Kamilah?

Kamilah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Kamilah?

Kamilah is currently ranked #1444 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Kamilah?

Kamilah is pronounced kah-MEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Kamilah

kah-MEE-lah

Popularity

#1444

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

6,395

Peak Year

#341 in 2019

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Kamilah is an Arabic name meaning "perfect." It signifies completion, excellence, and wholeness.

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Kami Mila Kama

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The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Kami Mila Kama

Spelling Variations

Kamila Camila Kameela

Similar Names

Aaliyah Amira Salma Nadia

Personality Traits

PerfectWiseKindElegant

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