The nameCamil

Camil is a boy's name close to Camille and the Arabic Kamil. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Camil is linked to the Latin Camillus, a young attendant at religious rites, or to the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".

Origin

Latin or Arabic depending on the family.

History

Found in France since the early 20th century, Camil grew in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Camil

Camil in France

581stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (165 births)
2,640babies named Camil in France since 1900
083165 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Camil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,310 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Camil. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Camil in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 88 births a year on average, against 124 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Camil mean?

Camil is linked to the Latin Camillus, a young attendant at religious rites, or to the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".

What is the origin of the name Camil?

Latin or Arabic depending on the family.

Is Camil a girl's or a boy's name?

Camil is a boy's name.