UK girl's name
Kamilya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "perfect" or "full of beauty.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kamilya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kamilya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Kamilya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kamilya. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kamilya ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 girls were registered as Kamilya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kamilya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kamilya mean?
The name Kamilya has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Ukrainian. It is derived from the Latin name Camilla, which itself comes from the ancient Roman term "camillus," meaning a young ceremonial attendant or acolyte in religious rites.
In ancient Roman mythology, Camilla was a legendary warrior maiden who fought alongside Aeneas in the Aeneid, an epic poem by Virgil. She was known for her exceptional skills in archery and her vow of chastity, dedicating herself to the goddess Diana.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kamilya can be traced back to the 19th century in Russia and Ukraine. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Kamilya Starodubskaya (1853-1933), a Russian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
Another prominent figure was Kamilya Kavaleridze (1888-1980), a Georgian film director and screenwriter who is considered a pioneer of Soviet cinema. She directed several influential films in the 1920s and 1930s, including "The Blind Woman's Son" and "Nadezhda."
In the realm of literature, Kamilya Nesterova (1892-1976) was a Russian poet and translator who was celebrated for her lyrical works and translations of French poetry.
During the 20th century, Kamilya Basyrova (1922-2012) gained recognition as a prominent Soviet and Russian theater actress. She performed in numerous plays and received multiple awards, including the prestigious People's Artist of the USSR award.
In more recent times, Kamilya Garipova (born 1991) is a Russian pop singer who rose to fame after winning the first season of the Russian talent show "The Voice" in 2012. She has since released several successful albums and has performed internationally.
While the name Kamilya has its roots in ancient Roman culture and mythology, it has evolved and been embraced by various Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, over the centuries. Its enduring presence reflects the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and the timeless appeal of names with historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kamilya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kamilya 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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- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kamilya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kamilya in the UK right now?
In 2016, Kamilya was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kamilya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Kamilya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kamilya?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "perfect" or "full of beauty.".
How many people are called Kamilya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kamilya 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.