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Why parents love Camila- The Roman warrior mythology gives it extraordinary strength.
- It sounds feminine and powerful simultaneously — a rare combination.
- Camila Cabello gives it modern pop-culture energy.
- Three syllables with a rolling Latin rhythm: cah-MEE-lah.
- It works seamlessly in English and Spanish households.
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The vibe of Camila
fierceLatinmusicalpowerfulgracefulwarriorpassionatemodern
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Origin & history of Camila
Latin Camilla (warrior maiden, from Virgil's Aeneid)
→ Spanish/Portuguese Camila
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Latin roots
Camila descends from the Latin Camilla, immortalised in Virgil's Aeneid (19 BC) as a warrior maiden of the Volscian people. Virgil described Camilla as so swift she could run across a field of grain without bending the stalks, or skim the surface of the sea without wetting her feet. The name has deep roots in Spanish and Portuguese cultures. In modern times, Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello has made the name globally recognizable. Camila entered the US top 100 in 2007 and has climbed steadily since, reflecting the growing influence of Latino culture on American naming trends.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Virgil's Aeneid (19 BC) features Camilla as a Volscian warrior queen; the Spanish form Camila has been used for centuries.
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Today
Camila remains a beloved choice, ranking #19 in the US. 117,342 babies have been named Camila since 1914.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Virgil's Aeneid Book XI, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Camila?
2020
peak year
Camila hit its high-water mark in 2020, when it became one of the country's most popular names — #11 nationally, with 8,164 babies given the name that year. The name has actually been around since 1914 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has settled at in the top fifty (#19) today, averaging about 7,291 new babies per year. Camila's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 117,342 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
8,164
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #11)
(ranked #11)
7,291
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
72,910
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
117,342
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Camila3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
Camila's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — aligning with the name's mythological bearer, a warrior who moved between worlds with supernatural grace. People named Camila tend to be deep thinkers with an unexpected fierceness beneath their calm exterior.
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Deep thinker with fierce edge✦
Moves with grace under pressure◈
Bridges cultures naturally◎
Quietly intense♡
Stronger than expectedC3
A1
M4
I9
L3
A1
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Camila✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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Famous people named CamilaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Camila Cabello
Cuban-American singer known for Havana and her solo career after Fifth Harmony.
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Camilla, Queen Consort
Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, wife of King Charles III.
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Camilla Lackberg
Swedish crime novelist, one of the bestselling authors in Scandinavia.
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Camila Giorgi
Italian tennis player known for her powerful game.
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Camila Morrone
Argentine-American actress and model.
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Shares Camila's Latin fire and strong vowel sounds.
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Same romantic three-syllable Italian/Spanish rhythm.
Marina
Both carry Mediterranean energy and mythological undertones.
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