Kameela
Of Arabic origin, meaning perfected beauty or a beautiful woman.
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the first name Kameela. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kameela today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kameela births was 2019 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kameela. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
232
~ 1 in 1,477,389 Americans
Peak year
2019
13 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,851
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Kameela: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kameela from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 61 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kameela by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kameela during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kameela
The name Kameela has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, deriving from the word "kameel," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name can also be transliterated as Camila, Kamila, or Cameela, reflecting variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Kameela is associated with virtues such as perfection, beauty, and grace. It holds significance as a name that conveys aspirations for a child to embody these qualities. The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kameela can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. These literary works often celebrated the beauty and virtues of women bearing this name, contributing to its popularity.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Kameela. One such figure was Kameela Shehadeya (1885-1923), a prominent Egyptian feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education. Her activism and literary works played a significant role in shaping the feminist movement in Egypt during the early 20th century.
Another notable Kameela was Kameela al-Nabulsi (1858-1928), a Syrian scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Arabic literature. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her widespread acclaim in the Arab world.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Kameela bint al-Miqdad (5th century AH/11th century CE) was a renowned hadith scholar and jurist from Andalusia. Her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the preservation and transmission of hadith (prophetic traditions) earned her recognition among Muslim scholars of her time.
The name Kameela has also been borne by various artists and cultural figures throughout history. Kameela Rasheed (1919-2005) was an Egyptian actress and singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for her roles in Egyptian cinema and her distinct vocal talents.
Kameela Mohibulhuq (1914-2007) was a prominent Bangladeshi artist and educator renowned for her contributions to the art and cultural landscape of her country. Her paintings, which often depicted rural life and traditional themes, earned her international recognition and numerous awards.
While these are just a few examples, the name Kameela has been carried by many influential and remarkable women across various fields and cultures throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and the virtues it embodies.
People
Kameela + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kameela as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kameela: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kameela?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kameela going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,477,389 US residents.
Is Kameela a common name?
We classify Kameela as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kameela most popular?
The single biggest year for Kameela was 2019, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kameela is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kameela a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kameela in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.