Kamela
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Kamela is a Sanskrit name meaning “lotus”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Kamela
Kamela is a name of Sanskrit origin that relates to the lotus flower, a prominent symbol in many Eastern cultures. The root word kamala is traditionally associated with the concept of purity, fertility, and divine beauty, often referenced in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Through its linguistic evolution, the name has been adapted into various forms to signify the graceful and unfolding nature of the lotus.
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Gender Usage of the Name Kamela
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Kamela is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Kamela
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Kamela is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 303M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 73.5M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.28M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Kamela was last recorded at #5,284 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2023) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,326 in 1968. Its lowest recorded position was #14,073 in 2007. Over the last 27 years (1996–2023) the name rose 4043 places (from #9,327 to #5,284).
Characteristics of the Name Kamela
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- K — Girl Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Kamela features a three-syllable cadence with a falling stress pattern, creating a melodic and rhythmic quality. The name is notably associated with Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, which lends it a contemporary sense of prominence. This combination of phonetic smoothness and current visibility results in an Elegant & Timeless and Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Kamela
Middle names used with KamelaMethodology
Kamela is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Kamela Marie · Kamela Lourdes · Kamela Nichele · Kamela Janese · Kamela CeriseView all 18 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for KamelaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Kamela is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Kamela Moore · Kamela Mills · Kamela Marsh · Kamela Marks · Kamela Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Kamela
Sound Like Kamela Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Camila · Camille · Camilla · View all 99 names
Spelled Like Kamela Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Kameela · Kamelia · Kamea · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Karen · Kimberly · Carol · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Kamela Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Kamela”
Dictionary Meaning of "Kamela"Methodology
Alternative form of kamala (“dyestuff”)
More Info
How to Spell Kamela in ASL
- K
- a
- m
- e
- l
- a
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