| Meaning | young ceremonial attendant, free-born |
| Origin | Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Camila |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ca-mi-la |
About Camila
Romance and warmth radiate from this beloved choice, which has captured hearts across cultures and continents. Camila combines Latin flair with universal appeal, creating a name that feels both distinctive and welcoming. The name's three syllables provide a satisfying rhythm that rolls off the tongue with natural ease, never feeling choppy or forced.
Its growing popularity reflects its undeniable charm, though it hasn't reached oversaturation levels that might concern parents wanting some uniqueness. Camila works beautifully in both English and Spanish-speaking contexts, making it ideal for multicultural families or communities.
The soft consonants and open vowels give it a melodious quality that sounds lovely in any context, from playground to boardroom. Camila carries an inherent femininity without being overly frilly or sweet, maintaining substance alongside its beauty.
Nickname possibilities abound—Cami, Mila, Millie—though the full name never feels too formal for everyday use. The name photographs elegantly and looks beautiful in any font or style, adding to its aesthetic appeal. Parents choosing Camila appreciate its perfect balance of familiar and special, traditional and contemporary.
Nicknames for Camila
| Cam |
| Cami |
| Mila |
| Millie |
Famous People Named Camila
| Camila Cabello | Cuban-American singer and songwriter |
| Camila Mendes | American actress known for her role in the TV series "Riverdale" |
| Camila Giorgi | Italian professional tennis player |
| Camila Pitanga | Brazilian actress and television presenter |
| Camila Raznovich | Argentine-Italian television presenter and writer |
| Camila Alves | Brazilian-American model and designer, married to actor Matthew McConaughey |
| Camila Vallejo | Chilean politician and student leader |
| Camila Vallejos | Argentine actress and model |
| Camila Sodi | Mexican actress and singer |
| Camila Morrone | American-Argentine actress and model |
| Camila Martins Pereira | Brazilian professional footballer |
| Camila Queiroz | Brazilian actress and model |
| Camila Martin | Peruvian actress and producer |
| Camila Russo | Argentine journalist and author |
| Camila Silva | Brazilian singer and actress |
| Camila López | Mexican actress |
| Camila Hirane | Chilean actress |
| Camila Rodrigues | Brazilian actress |
| Camila Guevara | Cuban volleyball player |
Characters Named Camila
| Camila "Mila" Flores | Protagonist of the book "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez |
| Camilla "Cami" Macaulay | Character from the film "Kids" played by Chloë Sevigny |
| Camila Montenegro | Character from the telenovela "Teresa" portrayed by Angelique Boyer |
| Camilla Hinton | Character from the novel "The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot |
| Camille Preaker | Protagonist of the book "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn, and portrayed by Amy Adams in the TV adaptation |
| Camila "Cami" Watanabe | Character from the animated series "Bob's Burgers" |
| Camilla "Cami" Stern | Character from the TV show "The Good Doctor" played by Christina Chang |
| Camilla "Mila" Hernandez | Character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates" |
| Camille Belcourt | Character from Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments" book series |
| Camilla Valerius | Character from the video game "The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim" |
| Camille O'Connell | Character from the TV series "The Originals" |
| Camilla Macaulay | Character from the book "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt |
| Camila Torres | Character from the TV show "Greenleaf" portrayed by Lovie Simone |
| Camila "Cam" Collins | Character from the film "The Perfect Date" played by Laura Marano |
| Camille Braverman | Character from the TV show "Parenthood" portrayed by Bonnie Bedelia |
| Camila Bordonaba | Character from the Argentine TV series "Rebelde Way" portrayed by Camila Bordonaba |
| Camila "Cami" Simmons | Character from the TV show "Faking It" played by Tara Lynne Barr |
| Camille Saroyan | Character from the TV series "Bones" portrayed by Tamara Taylor |
| Camille "Cam" Palmer | Character from the TV series "ER" portrayed by Skye McCole Bartusiak |
| Camilla "Cami" Reed | Character from the TV show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" played by Sophie Oda |