Girl name · Latin
Camila
“attendant at a sacred ceremony”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Camila.
Explore Camila further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Camila — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin Camilla — in Roman use, a young attendant at sacred ceremonies; in Virgil's Aeneid, a warrior maiden swift enough to run over standing grain.
Camila entered the American top 20 in the 2010s on the strength of Latino naming and singer Camila Cabello, holding thirteenth in 2024.
The name moves like its Virgilian namesake — light-footed, unstoppable. Cami and Mila live inside it. It pairs well with classic middles (Camila Rose, Camila Isabel). Vibe-wise it is Cultural Fusion with a Mythological engine under the hood.
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All Latin names →Camila — common questions
Is Camila a boy or girl name?
Camila is traditionally a girl name of Latin origin. It ranked #19 among US girls' names in 2025.
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila means “attendant at a sacred ceremony” of Latin origin. Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin Camilla — in Roman use, a young attendant at sacred ceremonies; in Virgil's Aeneid, a warrior maiden swift enough to run over standing grain.
Where does the name Camila come from?
Camila is Latin in origin. Camila entered the American top 20 in the 2010s on the strength of Latino naming and singer Camila Cabello, holding thirteenth in 2024.
What are common nicknames for Camila?
Camy, Cam, and Mila — the short-forms parents most often use for Camila.
How popular is Camila?
Camila ranked #19 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which puts it solidly in everyday use.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Camila you might want for the nursery.