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
- Peak year
- 2024 (#11)
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.
Is Camila a Latin name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
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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How to spell Camila
Camila is spelled C-A-M-I-L-A — 6 letters and 3 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Camilla, Camille.
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.
How do you spell Camila?
Camila is spelled C-A-M-I-L-A. Related spellings include Camilla, Camille.
How common is the name Camila?
In 2023, 7,577 US girls were given the name Camila. In the latest US data, Camila ranked #13 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Camila a Latin name?
Yes — 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. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Camila mean in Latin?
In Latin, Camila means "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.
Is Camila a Roman name?
Camila is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "young ceremonial attendant".