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Kamila

Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kamila: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.

Kamila is a feminine name with rich dual roots—it serves as the Slavic and Arabic form of the Latin Camilla (meaning “attendant” or “acolyte”), while in Arabic it derives from *kamil*, meaning “perfect” or “complete.” The name gained modern global recognition through Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, whose dazzling performances captivated Winter Olympics audiences. It also belongs to celebrated author Kamila Shamsie, whose award-winning novels explore identity and belonging. While no major places share the exact name, the Arabic root appears in the common surname Kamal. Kamila’s cross-cultural appeal makes it a graceful choice for families with Eastern European, Muslim, or simply cosmopolitan ties—a softer, melodic counterpart to the more familiar Camilla.