Kamilah
Every Kamilah since 1971 — 6,489 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamilah
Kamilah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,029 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 6,489 American babies have been named Kamilah. Its peak came in 2019, when 341 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kamilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #2,029 |
| 2024 | 152 | #1,446 |
| 2023 | 209 | #1,161 |
| 2022 | 268 | #988 |
| 2021 | 264 | #984 |
| 2020 | 330 | #827 |
| 2019 | 341 | #806 |
| 2018 | 335 | #812 |
| 2017 | 237 | #1,074 |
| 2016 | 223 | #1,138 |
| 2015 | 217 | #1,165 |
| 2014 | 229 | #1,111 |
| 2013 | 214 | #1,131 |
| 2012 | 225 | #1,101 |
| 2011 | 214 | #1,146 |
| 2010 | 200 | #1,209 |
| 2009 | 191 | #1,277 |
| 2008 | 147 | #1,566 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,797 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,927 |
| 2005 | 101 | #1,917 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,726 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,653 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,173 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,827 |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,044 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,049 |
| 1990 | 78 | #1,832 |
| 1985 | 61 | #1,844 |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,426 |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,740 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamilah in 2025?
Kamilah ranked #2,029 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamilah?
6,489 babies have been named Kamilah in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamilah most popular?
Kamilah peaked in 2019, when 341 newborns received the name.
Is Kamilah a boy or girl name?
Kamilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamilah rising or falling?
Kamilah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.