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Camila
GirlSpanish, Latin· “young ceremonial attendant”
- Meaning
- young ceremonial attendant
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MEE-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #19
- US babies 2025
- 6,591
- Best rank
- #11 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Camila
Camila is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “young ceremonial attendant”.
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, a Latin name linked to camillus, the word for a youth who assisted at religious ceremonies in ancient Rome. The deeper origin may be Etruscan, so that meaning is best treated as likely rather than certain. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift warrior maiden who fights for the Volscians, which gave the name a bold literary edge. Across Latin America and Spain it has long been a familiar classic, and it now feels at home in English too. The single-l spelling keeps it light, and Cami or Mila work as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Camila first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #11 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 8,165 babies. In 2025, 6,591 babies were named Camila, and it ranked #19 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,017 in 1920, #4,794 in 1950, #4,012 in 1980, #660 in 2000, #61 in 2010, and #19 in 2025. Of the 123,854 US girls named Camila since records began, 47% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 45,999 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gianna, Penelope, Layla, Willow, and Emilia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Camila ranked highest in California, New Mexico, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #4 | 1,682 |
| New Mexico | #5 | 59 |
| Texas | #6 | 1,349 |
| Illinois | #9 | 298 |
| Arizona | #9 | 225 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Camila is usually pronounced kuh-MEE-luh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Camila
A few middle names that flow with Camila: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Camila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “young ceremonial attendant”.
What is the origin of the name Camila?
Camila has Spanish and Latin roots. Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, a Latin name linked to camillus, the word for a youth who assisted at religious ceremonies in ancient Rome.
Is Camila a popular name?
Yes. Camila ranked #19 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Camila a boy or girl name?
Camila is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Camila?
Camila is usually pronounced kuh-MEE-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings