Girl Name
Camila
Camila is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Camila — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Camilla is on your shortlist, Camila belongs in the same conversation.
Camila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Camila has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Camila as C·A·M·I·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Camila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Camila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Camilaa, Camilae, Camilay, Camil.
- Nicknames: Cam and C.
- Middle names: Pair Camila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Camila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Camilla, Camella, Camille, Camilo, Camelia — full picks on the sibling names for Camila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Camila? Browse our names like Camila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Camila
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Camila?
The exact origin of Camila is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Camila?
Camila has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Camila a boy's or girl's name?
Camila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Camila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Camila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Camila?
Names that share Camila's sound and style include Camilla, Camella, Camille, Camilo, Camelia.
What middle names pair well with Camila?
Good middle-name fits for Camila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Camila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Camila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Camila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Camila share its rhythm without rhyming — Camilla, Camella, Camille all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.