Camila Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Camila originates from the Latin 'Camillus', meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'. The name evolved through various forms, including Camillus and Camille. It is often associated with grace and femininity and has gained popularity in recent years, especially in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Camila is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Camila has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too rising for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Camila' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15718th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9240th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4316th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4940th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3947th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1903rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 169th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Camila' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Camila"

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Pronunciation

/kəˈmiːlə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Camila is derived from the Latin name 'Camillus', which referred to a young ceremonial attendant in ancient Rome.

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Meaning

Young ceremonial attendant

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Language Evolution

Camillus (Latin), Camila (Spanish/Portuguese), Camille (French)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world and has been used since the Middle Ages.

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Variants & Derivatives

Camille, Cami, Mila

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Modern Popularity & Image

Camila is currently perceived as a stylish and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.

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Famous People

Camila Cabello, Camila Mendes

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Camila"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Camila"

"Camila" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 15718th of 24088 27
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 9240th of 23106 87
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4316th of 9107 78
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 6133rd of 9204 29
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4940th of 12526 120
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3947th of 19264 250
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1903rd of 27321 1,074
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 169th of 35406 32,472
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 19th of 30306 83,205

Regional Popularity of "Camila" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Camila" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 65.85%
1558th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
2353rd/2353
100.00%
1547th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 100.00%
2853rd/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 87.17%
3525th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
79.76%
2939th/3685
33.16%
1484th/4475
29.51%
1533rd/5194
26.56%
1678th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.66%
351st/4582
4.07%
210th/5164
2.19%
160th/7313
1.43%
107th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.83%
73rd/3984
1.07%
48th/4487
0.26%
18th/6822
0.11%
7th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Camila"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Camila" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.