Camila

Meaning of Camila

The name Camila comes from a Latin word meaning 'young ceremonial attendant.' It suggests someone pure or helpful, like a young person assisting in religious rituals.

Camila has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Camila

Camila has held fairly steady, sitting around #19 in 2025 after peaking at #11 in 2020.

Notable people named Camila

• Camila Cabello
  Pop singer, songwriter
• Camila Mendes
  Actress, Riverdale star
• Camila Morrone
  Actress and model
• Camila Giorgi
  Professional tennis player
• Camila Alves McConaughey
  Model and entrepreneur

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Questions about the name Camila

What does the name Camila mean?

Camila means the name camila comes from a latin word meaning 'young ceremonial attendant.' it suggests someone pure or helpful, like a young person assisting in religious rituals, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Camila a boy's or a girl's name?

Camila is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Camila?

In 2025, Camila ranked #19 for girls, down from #11 the year before.

When was Camila most popular?

Camila peaked at #11 in 2020.