Camila

At a Glance

Origin

Latin/Romance (Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Camilla)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

kuh-MEE-lahListen

Camila is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Camilla, pronounced kuh-MEE-lah. You might see it said to mean 'young ceremonial attendant,' but that's likely a borrowed guess from an unrelated Latin word — the actual origin of the name behind Camilla/Camila is obscure and not confirmed. It's a classic choice that's held steady for parents for decades.

Meaning & Origin of Camila

Origin: Latin/Romance (Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Camilla).

A common claim: Camila is often said to mean 'young ceremonial attendant.' Actually: That's likely folk etymology borrowed from an unrelated Latin word (camillus); the Roman family name behind Camilla/Camila is actually of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so no real meaning is confirmed.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Camila

Popularity of Camila

Camila ranked #11 in 2024 with 7,608 babies given the name, holding close to its 2020 peak of #11 with 8,164 — a name that's stayed remarkably consistent at the top of the charts.

Names Like Camila

These names share Camila’s style, era or origin.

• Adaline
• Adelina
• Adriana
• Adrianna
• Amelia
• Antonella

FAQ

What does the name Camila mean?

Camila is often said to mean ‘young ceremonial attendant.’ That’s likely folk etymology borrowed from an unrelated Latin word (camillus); the Roman family name behind Camilla/Camila is actually of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so no real meaning is confirmed.

How do you pronounce Camila?

Camila is pronounced kuh-MEE-lah (IPA: /kəˈmiːlə/).

Is Camila a popular name right now?

Camila is near its all-time peak (#11 in 2020), ranked #11 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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