Khamila is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'khamil', which means 'pregnant'. It signifies the carrying of something precious and significant.
The name Khamila has seen a consistent increase in popularity over the past decade and a half, with birth numbers more than quadrupling from 6 in 2008 to 29 in 2019. The year 2020 saw an exceptionally high number of births with the name Khamila, marking the highest peak at 30 births. Since then, there has been a slight decrease, but the name remains popular with 18 and 23 births recorded in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Overall, between 2008 and 2023, there have been a total of 257 babies named Khamila.