girl's name
Kamela
kuh-MEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 815
Kamela is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 10 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 1969, when 39 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kamela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 230 |
| 1970s | 189 |
| 1980s | 114 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 43 |
How Popular Is Kamela?
In 2023, Kamela was given to 10 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 Kamela 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 Kamela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kamela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kamela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kamela
- English kuh-MEL-uh
Sibling Names for Kamela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kamela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kamela
How popular is the name Kamela?
In 2023, Kamela was given to 10 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 Kamela a girl's or a boy's name?
Kamela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kamela?
Kamela has 3 syllables.
When was Kamela most popular?
Kamela peaked in 1969, when 39 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1960s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.