Kamil
Boy name · #3537 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Kamil? In official American birth records, Kamil has been tracked continuously since 1975, giving it 50 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Kamil, placing it at #3537 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2528, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Kamil.
Babies named Kamil per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 50-year story
Kamil first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 82 boys were named Kamil — good for #1713 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kamil against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kamil in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kamil is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kamil will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kamil is most common
State-level data for Kamil is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Kamil
Statistically, parents drawn to Kamil tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jalil, Nikhil, Kamal, Kahlil, and Keyan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kamil | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2750 |
| 2023 | 49 | #2660 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3100 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2437 |
| 2019 | 49 | #2626 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2708 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2626 |
| 2015 | 49 | #2528 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2317 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2492 |
| 2012 | 65 | #2091 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2173 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2239 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2099 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2028 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2051 |
| 2006 | 82 | #1713 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1943 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1763 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1792 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1710 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kamil?
In official American birth records, the name Kamil first appeared in 1975 (over 50 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 50 years.
Is Kamil a popular boy name?
Kamil ranked #3537 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2528.
When was the name Kamil most popular?
Kamil peaked in 2006, when 82 American boys received the name (ranked #1713 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kamil?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Kamil. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.