Camila
young ceremonial attendant
- Origin
- Latin
- Religion
- Catholic
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- Colombia
- Pronunciation
- kah-MEE-lah
- Popularity
- rising
Common nicknames
Cami
About the name Camila
Camila is a girl name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant". It is most commonly used in Catholic families and is especially popular in Colombia.
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla — a name from Roman mythology and Virgil's Aeneid, associated with a swift warrior maiden. It's a top-5 girls' name across Latin America and has moved into the US top 20 in the last decade, driven by both Latino families and wider adoption.
Popularity trend: Camila has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Camila
- What does the name Camila mean?
- Camila means "young ceremonial attendant". It's a girl name of Latin origin, most commonly used in Catholic families and popular in Colombia.
- Where does the name Camila come from?
- Camila originates from Latin. On Babbloom it's classified in the Catholic naming tradition.
- Is Camila a boy or girl name?
- Camila is a girl name.