Camila
Camila first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 2020, when 8,165 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,591.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Camila popular?
Rising Camila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 45,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57,896 | |
| 2000s | 17,566 | |
| 1990s | 1,602 | |
| 1980s | 333 | |
| 1970s | 163 | |
| 1960s | 114 | |
| 1950s | 60 | |
| 1940s | 22 | |
| 1930s | 16 | |
| 1920s | 54 | |
| 1910s | 29 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Camila mean?
The Spanish form of Camilla, feminine of the Latin Camillus, a title for a young attendant who served at religious ceremonies in ancient Rome. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift warrior maiden of the Volsci.
Nicknames for Camila
- Cami
- Mila
Variants & spellings
- Camilla
- Kamila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila means young ritual attendant. The Spanish form of Camilla, feminine of the Latin Camillus, a title for a young attendant who served at religious ceremonies in ancient Rome. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift warrior maiden of the Volsci.
What is the origin of the name Camila?
Camila is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Camila?
Camila is pronounced “kah-MEE-lah.”
Is Camila a boy or a girl name?
Camila is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Camila a popular name right now?
Camila has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Camila?
In 2025, Camila ranked #19 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Camila most popular?
Camila was most popular in 2020, when about 8,165 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Camila?
Common nicknames for Camila include Cami, Mila.
What names are similar to Camila?
Names similar to Camila include Camille, Mila, Layla, Isla.
What names go well with Camila?
spanish names that pair well with Camila include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.