Camila
Latin girl's name meaning “young ceremonial attendant”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- young ceremonial attendant
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #13
- Born in 2023
- 7,577
Meaning & origin
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, a Latin name borne by a warrior maiden in Virgil's Aeneid and linked to the camillus, a youth who assisted at religious rites.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Camila ranked #13 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,577 US girls were given the name Camila.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #11 in 2024
“Unranked” means Camila was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Camilla, Camille
Nicknames
Cami
Camila: frequently asked questions
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila is a Latin name meaning "young ceremonial attendant". Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, a Latin name borne by a warrior maiden in Virgil's Aeneid and linked to the camillus, a youth who assisted at religious rites.
Where does the name Camila come from?
Camila is of Latin origin. Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, a Latin name borne by a warrior maiden in Virgil's Aeneid and linked to the camillus, a youth who assisted at religious rites.
Is Camila a boy or a girl name?
Camila is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Camila?
In 2023, 7,577 US girls were given the name Camila.
Is Camila a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Camila ranked #13 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Camila?
Common nicknames for Camila include Cami.