Girl
Latin
3 syllables
Camila
kah-MEE-lah
/kəˈmiːlə/
"Attendant of the sacred" — a name of dignity, grace, and Latin fire
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camille, derived from the Latin Camillus — a title for a freeborn young person who assisted in Roman religious rites. The name carries connotations of nobility, purity, and ceremonial grace. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla was a warrior huntress of legendary swiftness. Today Camila thrives as a vibrant Latin name propelled globally by singer Camila Cabello. It balances elegance with a spirited, passionate energy.
Quick Facts
Letters6
SyllablesCa-mi-la
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
Root WordCamillus
MeaningYoung ceremonial attendant; noble of good character
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2022
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayJuly 14
Nicknames
CamiMilaCamCammie
About the Name Camila
Camila means 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'noble of good character', from the Latin Camillus — a title for a freeborn youth assisting in Roman religious rites.
They share the same root. Camila is the Spanish/Portuguese form; Camille is the French form; Camilla is the English/Italian form.
The rise of Latin names in the US and the global fame of singer Camila Cabello have both contributed significantly.
Camila Rose, Camila Sofia, Camila Grace, and Camila Elena are all elegant combinations.
Camila is most associated with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures but has Latin roots and is used worldwide.
Personality of Camila
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Camila
creativity
86%
elegance
82%
independence
84%
intelligence
78%
strength
80%
warmth
88%
Famous People Named Camila
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Camila Cabello
Cuban-American pop star and singer-songwriter
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Camilla, Princess of Wales
British royal, wife of King Charles III
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Camila Morrone
Argentine-American model and actress
Middle Names for Camila
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Camila
Camila Rose
Camila Sofia
Camila Elena
Camila Marie
Camila Grace
Camila Isabel
Camila Luna
Camila Jade
Camila Renee
Camila Elise
Names Similar to Camila
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Similar Meaning
Sibling Name Ideas
History of Camila
29–19 BCE
Virgil's Aeneid features Camilla, a fierce warrior huntress, making the name legendary
Medieval era
Camilla used in Italy and Spain; strongly associated with nobility
1970s–80s
Camilla gains UK prominence via Lady Camilla Parker Bowles
2012
Camila Cabello joins Fifth Harmony; global pop fame follows
2020s
Camila enters the US top-20, driven by Latin cultural influence
Numerology & Symbolism of Camila
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
8
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Camila Around the World
How Camila is written in different languages and scripts
كاميلا
Arabic
カミラ
Japanese
Камила
Russian
카밀라
Korean
卡米拉
Chinese
Καμίλα
Greek
कैमिला
Hindi
קמילה
Hebrew
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