Kamil
Meaningperfect, complete · Arabic
Kamil is an Arabic boy name meaning “perfect, complete”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Kamil and you get Malik. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationKamil peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Kamil you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kamil would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 53,476 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKamil first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Boy or girlKamil truly works for either: 80% of the 40 babies named Kamil in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kamil
Kamil is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “perfect, complete”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Kamil
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Kamil
What does the name Kamil mean?
Kamil means “perfect, complete” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tamim (“complete, perfect”), Nikhil (“whole, complete”) and Akhil (“whole, complete”).
What is the origin of the name Kamil?
Kamil is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Kamil a boy or girl name?
Kamil is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year. In 2025, 32 US boys were named Kamil.
How popular is the name Kamil?
Kamil ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #1,655. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,076 places.
What names are similar to Kamil?
If you like Kamil, you might also like Camil, Camill, Tamim, Nikhil and Akhil. Camil is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kamil?
Kamil is an Arabic boy name meaning “perfect, complete”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.