Camila
kuh-MEE-luh /kəˈmiː.lə/
Meaning of Camila
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Camillus, a Latin name borne in Roman tradition by young noble children who served as attendants in religious ceremonies. The Italian form is Camilla — used by Virgil for a warrior-princess in the Aeneid. Camila (one L) is the dominant Spanish and Latin American spelling; modern English-American adoption follows the Latin spelling.
How to pronounce Camila
In Spanish, the stress falls on the second syllable: ca-MI-la.
Current popularity of Camila
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #12 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #4 |
| Mexico (INEGI) | 2024 | #2 |
Notable bearers of Camila
Camilla in Virgil's Aeneid; Camila Cabello (singer); Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.
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About this entry
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31