Kamila vs Maryam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamila

Girl #292 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"perfect, unblemished"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Arabic Spanish Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#292
Total SSA Count
1,084
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kami, Mila, Cami

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maryam

Girl #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Egyptian/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Islamic Persian Arabic South Asian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
806
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mary, Mara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kamila Rank #292
Maryam Rank #390

Kamila is more popular, ranked #292 vs #390 for Maryam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamila ___

  • Kamila Rose
  • Kamila Grace
  • Kamila Anne
  • Kamila Joy
  • Kamila Elise
  • Kamila Marie

Maryam ___

  • Maryam Fatima
  • Maryam Aisha
  • Maryam Nour
  • Maryam Sara
  • Maryam Zahra
  • Maryam Yasmin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kamila

Natalia Zoe Sebastian Dominik Lena

If you choose Maryam

Fatima Yasmin Adam Ibrahim Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamila or Maryam more popular?

Kamila is more popular, ranked #292 compared to Maryam at #390 in the United States.

What do Kamila and Maryam mean?

Kamila means "perfect, unblemished" (Arabic origin). Maryam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Egyptian/Hebrew origin).

Are Kamila and Maryam boy or girl names?

Kamila is primarily a girl name. Maryam is primarily a girl name.

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