Kamilah
3 countries#2017 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kamilah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,489 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #2017 · peaked in 2019 with 341 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3519 · peaked in 2002 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2002 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
51 births recorded 2012–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2015 with 7 births
Most common in: La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kamilah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1918 | — |
| 2007 | #1792 | ↑126 |
| 2008 | #1562 | ↑230 |
| 2009 | #1272 | ↑290 |
| 2010 | #1206 | ↑66 |
| 2011 | #1144 | ↑62 |
| 2012 | #1096 | ↑48 |
| 2013 | #1131 | ↓35 |
| 2014 | #1110 | ↑21 |
| 2015 | #1162 | ↓52 |
| 2016 | #1137 | ↑25 |
| 2017 | #1074 | ↑63 |
| 2018 | #812 | ↑262 |
| 2019 | #805 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #825 | ↓20 |
| 2021 | #983 | ↓158 |
| 2022 | #987 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #1158 | ↓171 |
| 2024 | #1446 | ↓288 |
| 2025 | #2017 | ↓571 |
Frequently asked questions about Kamilah
Is Kamilah a popular name?
Yes — Kamilah currently ranks #2017 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kamilah more common for boys or girls?
Kamilah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kamilah most popular?
Kamilah peaked in 2019 in United States, with 341 recorded births that year.
Is Kamilah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kamilah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3266 in 1971 to #2017 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kamilah?
At least 6,715 babies have been recorded with the name Kamilah across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kamilah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kamilah appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Kamilah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kamilah include Haddie, Ivanka, Karis, Kylani.
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