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Camila as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Camila

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The baby name Camila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈmiːlə/ (English: ka-MEE-lə); /kaˈmila/ (Spanish: ka-MEE-la).

Camila is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Portuguese, Spanish
Pronunciation: /kəˈmiːlə/ (English: ka-MEE-lə); /kaˈmila/ (Spanish: ka-MEE-la)

What is the meaning of the name Camila ?

The baby name Camila is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kəˈmiːlə/ (English: ka-MEE-lə); /kaˈmila/ (Spanish: ka-MEE-la).

Camila is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, ultimately from Latin Camillus/Camilla, a Roman cognomen meaning "acolyte" or "attendant at a religious rite," likely referring to youthful temple assistants. The name also carries the aura of the swift warrior maiden Camilla in Virgil's Aeneid, lending a classical, martial sheen alongside its liturgical roots.

Used across Iberia and Latin America for centuries, Camila has surged internationally in the 21st century, ranking highly in the United States and much of the Spanish-speaking world. Related forms include Camilla (Italian, English, Scandinavian), Camille (French), and the Slavic-influenced Kamila; Arabic-influenced spellings Kamilah/Kameela exist but derive from a different root meaning "perfect." The masculine counterparts are Camilo (Spanish/Portuguese) and Camillo/Camillus (Italian/Latin). Common diminutives and nicknames are Cami, Mila, Millie, and Milla, with elegant compound choices like Ana Camila popular in Latin America.

Camila has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Camila

Camila Cabello Actor · Born 1997 · United States Camila Cabello is an American singer and songwriter best known for her solo pop hits and for first rising to fame in Fifth Harmony. She is known for songs like "Havana," "Señorita," and "Bam Bam." Camila Mendes Actor · Born 1994 · United States Camila Mendes is an American actress best known for playing Veronica Lodge on the hit CW teen drama Riverdale. She made her screen debut in the role and won a Teen Choice Award in 2017 for her work on the series. Camila Morrone Actor · Born 1997 · United States Camila Morrone is an American Argentine actress and model best known for films like Mickey and the Bear, Death Wish, and Never Goin' Back. She made her acting debut in James Franco's Bukowski in 2013 and has since built a career in both independent and mainstream film.
Camila Pitanga Actor · Born 1977 · Brazil Camila Pitanga is a Brazilian actress and former model, best known for her work in film and television. She is especially recognized for roles in productions such as Porto dos Milagres, Mulheres Apaixonadas, and Cama de Gato. Camila Alves Actor · Born 1982 · United States Camila Alves McConaughey is best known as a Brazilian-American model and designer. Born on 28 January 1983, she is married to actor Matthew McConaughey.

Camila – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
CL Girls 0 #5 29,033 14,098
United States Girls 2024 #11 7,608 8,487
BR 0 #11 1,253 5,969
SV 0 #11 1 283
CL 0 #12 3,324 6,867
BR Girls 0 #13 17,660 12,708
DJ 0 #17 1 322
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
CO Girls 0 #19 46,398 16,140
UY 0 #19 288 2,477
HN 0 #21 2 704
UY Girls 0 #28 4,269 6,731
AR Girls 0 #35 4,551 8,289
HN Girls 0 #35 4 884
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
PE Girls 0 #52 8,681 14,861
AR 0 #54 166 2,915
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
BO Girls 0 #60 2,725 9,488
CO 0 #60 2,095 7,768
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AZ Girls 0 #69 7 1,051
JP 0 #70 8 4,057
Switzerland Girls 2024 #72 65 1,786
EC 0 #73 43 2,502
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
EC Girls 0 #79 222 3,650
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
BO 0 #100 442 6,868
GE Girls 0 #106 3 1,564
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
OM 0 #114 8 6,215
PA 0 #116 15 3,797
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
MX Girls 0 #121 7,587 17,781
PE 0 #121 233 6,350
PR Girls 0 #121 42 3,171
MU 0 #123 14 3,613
CR 0 #132 27 5,526
JP Girls 0 #132 129 6,592
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PT Girls 0 #134 774 7,952
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
AO Girls 0 #147 64 4,575
Canada Girls 2024 #148 149 2,795
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
Belgium Girls 2024 #155 31 424
CR Girls 0 #158 635 11,342
PA Girls 0 #165 465 9,861
LU Girls 0 #176 10 4,850
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
PT 0 #184 65 4,161
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
GT Girls 0 #196 429 7,500
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
GT 0 #217 99 5,948
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
MU Girls 0 #226 126 8,539
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #229 9 7,146
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
MO Girls 0 #242 10 7,056
France Girls 2021 #243 176 3,185
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
KZ Girls 0 #285 36 5,862
Spain Girls 0 #286 1,544 5,561
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
DK Girls 0 #292 25 7,429
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
CN Girls 0 #322 28 8,829
MX 0 #322 92 8,339
Spain 0 #329 124 2,326
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
UY Boys 0 #345 55 5,922
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
OM Girls 0 #348 49 15,987
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
AR Boys 0 #356 114 7,628
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #366 4 8,477
PH Girls 0 #369 22 13,098
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
Finland Girls 0 #382 10 1,368
CO Boys 0 #389 850 15,656
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #409 12 1,885
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL Boys 0 #418 287 13,390
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
RU Girls 0 #457 42 11,913
GT Boys 0 #459 16 7,625
PA Boys 0 #466 16 9,305
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
CR Boys 0 #477 11 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #490 15 11,303
PS Girls 0 #499 25 10,981
KW Girls 0 #500 16 19,177
AE Girls 0 #509 45 20,968
CM Girls 0 #522 19 11,671
BR Boys 0 #526 241 12,213
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
BO Boys 0 #557 36 9,244
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Girls 0 #575 43 11,648
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
IT 0 #608 107 4,183
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
IN Girls 0 #651 4 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #704 35 3,895
PE Boys 0 #743 136 14,506
NG Girls 0 #760 27 15,093
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #762 77 4,949
IT Girls 0 #782 858 9,415
TN 0 #803 27 13,765
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
MX Boys 0 #834 149 16,355
NL Girls 0 #837 119 5,933
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #883 10 7,044
SA Girls 0 #886 50 25,931
Spain Boys 0 #904 27 5,610
EG Boys 0 #918 8 15,035
EG Girls 0 #943 17 14,742
MY Girls 0 #970 25 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MA 0 #1,077 52 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,097 45 25,928
DZ 0 #1,129 48 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
TR 0 #1,181 31 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Camila is popular in 86 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Camila

Camila is predominantly a girl's name.
Camila is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /kəˈmiːlə/ (English: ka-MEE-lə); /kaˈmila/ (Spanish: ka-MEE-la).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Camilla, Kamila, Kamilah, Kamilla, Camilah and Kamyla.
Across languages, Camila has these equivalents: Camilla (Italian, English), Camille (French, F/M), Camilo (Spanish, male), Kamila (Polish, Czech), Kamil (male, Slavic/Turkic; similar form), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Camila ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Camila ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Camila's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #351 in 2011 to #243 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Camila are in our database, including Camila Cabello (Actor), Camila Mendes (Actor), Camila Morrone (Actor).