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UK girl's name

Kameela

Of Arabic origin, meaning perfected beauty or a beautiful woman.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kameela is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kameela popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2007. 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.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kameela. 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 2008 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kameela ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 girls were registered as Kameela.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kameela as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5201

2007

Births in 2007

3

Latest year

Peak year

2005

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Kameela mean?

The name Kameela has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, deriving from the word "kameel," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name can also be transliterated as Camila, Kamila, or Cameela, reflecting variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Kameela is associated with virtues such as perfection, beauty, and grace. It holds significance as a name that conveys aspirations for a child to embody these qualities. The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kameela can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. These literary works often celebrated the beauty and virtues of women bearing this name, contributing to its popularity.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Kameela. One such figure was Kameela Shehadeya (1885-1923), a prominent Egyptian feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education. Her activism and literary works played a significant role in shaping the feminist movement in Egypt during the early 20th century.

Another notable Kameela was Kameela al-Nabulsi (1858-1928), a Syrian scholar and poet who made significant contributions to Arabic literature. Her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her widespread acclaim in the Arab world.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Kameela bint al-Miqdad (5th century AH/11th century CE) was a renowned hadith scholar and jurist from Andalusia. Her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the preservation and transmission of hadith (prophetic traditions) earned her recognition among Muslim scholars of her time.

The name Kameela has also been borne by various artists and cultural figures throughout history. Kameela Rasheed (1919-2005) was an Egyptian actress and singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century for her roles in Egyptian cinema and her distinct vocal talents.

Kameela Mohibulhuq (1914-2007) was a prominent Bangladeshi artist and educator renowned for her contributions to the art and cultural landscape of her country. Her paintings, which often depicted rural life and traditional themes, earned her international recognition and numerous awards.

While these are just a few examples, the name Kameela has been carried by many influential and remarkable women across various fields and cultures throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and the virtues it embodies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kameela over time

The chart below shows babies named Kameela registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kameela, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kameela
01223200520062007

Decades

Kameela by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kameela 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
2000s #5000 6 2

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FAQ

Kameela: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kameela in the UK right now?

In 2007, Kameela was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kameela most popular?

The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Kameela in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kameela?

Of Arabic origin, meaning perfected beauty or a beautiful woman.

How many people are called Kameela in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kameela across the 2 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.