Camila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Camila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Camila?
Camila is spelled C-A-M-I-L-A. The name has 6 letters.
Camila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Camila is generally considered a variant of Camilla, which may derive from a Latin term referring to a ceremonial attendant or acolyte.
- Origin
- The name Camila may derive from Latin and is commonly associated as a variant of Camilla, which has roots in Roman culture.
- Pronunciation
- ka-MEE-la · 3 syllables
Camila Popularity in 2025
Rank#19
Recorded Births6,591
Rank#8,910
Recorded Births8
- Girls usage fell 8 places to #19 and recorded 1,034 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1,145 places to #8,910 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Camila Mean?
Camila is generally considered a variant of Camilla, which may derive from a Latin term referring to a ceremonial attendant or acolyte.
Origin: The name Camila may derive from Latin and is commonly associated as a variant of Camilla, which has roots in Roman culture.
How Do You Pronounce Camila?
Pronunciationka-MEE-la
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Camila?
- History
- Camila has been used in various cultures associated with the classical Latin name Camilla, which appears in Roman mythology and literature.
Camila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6,591 | #19 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8 | #8,910 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7,625 | #11 |
| 2024 | Boys | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7,581 | #13 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8 | #8,921 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8,001 | #12 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8,036 | #12 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 8,165 | #11 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 7,846 | #15 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Girls | 7,508 | #18 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6,776 | #23 |
| 2017 | Boys | 9 | #8,140 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,054 | #32 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5,275 | #43 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,220 | #41 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5,147 | #39 |
When Was Camila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Girls
8,165 recorded births
National rank #11
2021 · Girls
8,036 recorded births
National rank #12
2022 · Girls
8,001 recorded births
National rank #12
2019 · Girls
7,846 recorded births
National rank #15
Where Camila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #4 | 1,682 |
| NM | #5 | 59 |
| TX | #6 | 1,349 |
| IL | #9 | 298 |
| AZ | #9 | 225 |
| NV | #10 | 86 |
| FL | #22 | 430 |
| WA | #22 | 151 |