UK girl's name
Kamea
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "perfection" or "flawlessness".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kamea is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kamea. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamea ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Kamea.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kamea mean?
The name Kamea is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "kama," which means "perfection" or "completeness." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa during the Islamic Golden Age, a period of significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancement.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Kamea can be found in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. During this time, the name was often associated with individuals of noble or scholarly backgrounds, reflecting the pursuit of knowledge and excellence that characterized the era.
In the 10th century, a renowned poet and philosopher named Kamea ibn al-Husayn al-Isfahani (920-980 CE) gained recognition for his works on Islamic theology and mysticism. His contributions to the literary and intellectual spheres of his time have left a lasting legacy, further solidifying the name's association with scholarship and wisdom.
Another notable figure bearing the name Kamea was Kamea bint al-Haytham (965-1044 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Basra, modern-day Iraq. She is celebrated for her groundbreaking work in the field of optics and her contributions to the development of the scientific method.
In the 12th century, Kamea al-Dimashqi (1150-1220 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus. His comprehensive legal treatises and scholarly works on Islamic jurisprudence have had a significant impact on the interpretation of Sharia law.
During the Ottoman Empire, which spanned the 14th to the 20th centuries, the name Kamea gained further prominence. One notable figure was Kamea Pasha (1565-1638 CE), a high-ranking Ottoman military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political office in the empire.
Throughout history, the name Kamea has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from literature and philosophy to science and governance. Its Arabic roots and connection to concepts of perfection and completeness have given the name a sense of prestige and reverence across different cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kamea by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamea was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kamea: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamea in the UK right now?
In 2011, Kamea was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamea most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Kamea in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamea?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "perfection" or "flawlessness".
How many people are called Kamea in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kamea across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.