What does the name Camila mean?

Camila means young ceremonial attendant; noble.

Where does the name Camila come from?

Camila is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Camila a boy or a girl name?

Camila is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Camila are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Camila in 2023?

Camila ranks #13 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2020 with 8,171 babies.

How do you pronounce Camila?

Camila is pronounced kah-MEE-lah (3 syllables).

What are common spellings of Camila?

Camila is also written as Camilla, Kamila.

A name from Latin · Girl

Camila

Young ceremonial attendant; noble.

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Popularity over time

A 109-year arc in numbers.

109,638 U.S. births recorded from 1914–2023.

Popularity · 1914–2023

7,589 births in 2023

1914 1968 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CYoung ceremonial attendant; noble.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Camila".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Camilla Most common Kamila

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Camila.

C
Camila Cabello (musician)

Quick answers

People often ask about Camila.

What does the name Camila mean?: Camila means young ceremonial attendant; noble.
Where does the name Camila come from?: Camila is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Camila a boy or a girl name?: Camila is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Camila are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Camila in 2023?: Camila ranks #13 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2020 with 8,171 babies.
How do you pronounce Camila?: Camila is pronounced kah-MEE-lah (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Camila?: Camila is also written as Camilla, Kamila.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.