← All names

Kamile

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kamile: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

Kamile is a feminine given name with Latin roots, ultimately derived from the Roman cognomen *Camillus*, meaning 'attendant' or 'helper' – a title for a youth assisting in religious ceremonies. While it shares its origin with the more familiar French Camille, Kamile is particularly popular in Lithuania and Poland, and has gradually appeared in Scotland since the late 20th century, often chosen as a distinctive spelling. Notable bearers include Lithuanian basketball player Kamile Nacickaite, who has played for the national team, and the name also appears in literature as a variant of Camille in certain translations. No major places share this exact name, but the Roman Camillus family gave rise to the word 'camerlengo', a papal office. A charming correlation: in Scotland, Kamile remains relatively rare, giving it a quietly elegant feel for parents seeking a name that balances foreign appeal with familiar sounds.