Camila
How to say it: kuh-MEE-luh · /kəˈmilə/
From Latin/Etruscan 'camillus', a young ceremonial attendant at religious rites. Spanish form of Camilla.
Camila was the 14th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,591 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #21 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #14 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,591 |
| Share of births | 1 in 387 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #21 |
| In France, 2025 | #142 among girls’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Camila keeps climbing with its best showing in the 2020s, ranked #14 and at its peak. A modest retreat looks imminent.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with crisp touches, Camila feels gentle and travels easily. Sofia reflects a kindred style.
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Nicknames
- Cami
- Mila
Honouring a Camila in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Camila is about 1 in 17.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Welsh.
In France: #142 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Camila
- Camila Cabello (born 1997)Cuban-Mexican-American singer
- Camila Mendes (born 1994)American actress
- Camila Giorgi (born 1991)Italian tennis player
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