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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The (Welsh) people
- Origin
- Welsh/Latin (place name for Wales)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- KAM-bree-uh
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.
How to Pronounce Cambria
KAM-bree-uhIPA /ˈkæmbriə/
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.
Names Like Cambria
These names have followed a similar path to Cambria in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Cambria mean?
The (Welsh) people. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cambria?
Cambria is pronounced KAM-bree-uh (IPA: /ˈkæmbriə/).
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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