Kamela
girl nameKamela entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #1940 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#1940
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #2916 |
| 1970s | #3740 |
| 1980s | #6699 |
| 1990s | #8847 |
| 2000s | #13185 |
| 2010s | #11469 |
| 2020s | #9414 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Kamela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kamela alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kamela in 2025?
- Kamela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kamela most popular?
- Kamela peaked in 1968, reaching #1940 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kamela with classmates?
- Kamela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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