girl's name
Kameelah
kuh-MEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 465
Kameelah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 43 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kameelah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 36 |
How Popular Is Kameelah?
In 2024, Kameelah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kameelah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kameelah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kameelah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kameelah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kameelah
- English kuh-MEE-luh
Sibling Names for Kameelah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kameelah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kameelah
How popular is the name Kameelah?
In 2024, Kameelah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kameelah a girl's or a boy's name?
Kameelah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kameelah?
Kameelah has 3 syllables.
When was Kameelah most popular?
Kameelah peaked in 1977, when 43 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.