Camila: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kuh-MEE-luh · 3 syllables
Camila means “attendant at a religious ceremony”, from Latin and Spanish.
Portuguese: A given name from Latin, equivalent to English Camilla or Camille
- Meaning
- attendant at a religious ceremony
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MEE-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #19
- US babies a year
- about 7,575 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Camila?
Camila was the #19 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,599 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in California (#4), New Mexico (#5), Texas (#6), Arizona (#9), Illinois (#9), Nevada (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #19 |
| England & Wales | #970 |
| Ireland | #846 |
| France | #286 |
| Canada | #173 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Camila?
Half of US adults named Camila are older than 20; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Camila
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Camila have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Camila
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Camila
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila means “attendant at a religious ceremony”. It comes from Latin and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Camila?
Camila is pronounced kuh-MEE-luh.
How popular is the name Camila?
Camila was the #19 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,599 babies. It’s rising: up 49% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Camila?
Half of US adults named Camila are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 34.