Camila
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Young Ceremonial Attendant; Altar Server
Background: The name Camila originates from the Latin word 'camillus,' meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'altar server.' This term was used in ancient Rome to refer to a person who served in religious ceremonies. The name has been adopted in various forms, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it retains its connection to its Latin roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#329
Total births
117,342
Most popular decade
2020s
(118,260 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
17
First recorded year
1914
Gender usage
0.1% male
99.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 2007
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #8,915
- Peak year
- 2018
- Peak year births
- 10
- Peak rank
- #7,613
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #7,725
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,618
- Peak year
- 2020
- Peak year births
- 8,164
- Peak rank
- #11
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7,608
- Recent rank
- #11
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).