Cambria

At a Glance: Name: Cambria – Meaning: the (Welsh) people – Origin: Welsh/Latin (place name for Wales) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Cambria comes from Wales, serving as both the Welsh and Latin place name for the country — and its meaning is just as direct: "the Welsh people." There's no hidden symbolism or borrowed reference here, just a name tied plainly to a specific place and its people. For a parent who wants a name with a clear, singular origin rather than a layered or ambiguous one, Cambria fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Cambria

Meaning: The (welsh) people.

Origin: Welsh/Latin (place name for Wales).

Source: Wiktionary.

Popularity of Cambria

SSA records stretching from 1963 to 2024 show Cambria at its most popular in 2012, ranked #933 with 275 babies given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1691, with 120 babies named Cambria that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cambria mean?

The (welsh) people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cambria)

Is Cambria a popular name right now?

Cambria peaked at #933 in 2012 and is ranked #1691 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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