Kamilah
girl name#2017 in 2025Kamilah entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #805 in 2019, ranks #2017 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2155 |
| 1980s | #1775 |
| 1990s | #2732 |
| 2000s | #2278 |
| 2010s | #1068 |
| 2020s | #1236 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kamilah has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Kamilah sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Kamilah today is about where Laurette stood in 1910 — 6 years past a #805-sized peak. By 1925, Laurette had settled around #1004.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Kamilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kamilah alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kamilah in 2025?
- Kamilah ranks #2017 among US girl names in 2025, with 94 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kamilah most popular?
- Kamilah peaked in 2019, reaching #805 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kamilah with classmates?
- Kamilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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