Camila

Meaning of Camila

Rooted in the ancient Latin “Camillus,” once a title for youthful acolytes serving at Roman temples, Camila carries a quiet dignity that has journeyed gracefully through Spanish and Portuguese cultures before dancing onto the global stage. Today the name blossoms in the United States—rising from the far reaches of the 700s in the 1990s to a glittering spot near the Top 10—much like a Bollywood sleeper hit that suddenly tops every playlist. Camila’s sound palette— kah-MEE-lah in Spanish or the softer kuh-MEE-luh in English—rolls off the tongue with the ease of a monsoon breeze stirring jasmine petals, lending both strength and lyrical charm. Modern associations range from the fearless warrior Camilla in Virgil’s Aeneid to chart-topping singer Camila Cabello, giving the name a fusion of classical valor and pop-culture sparkle. Parents drawn to its warm vowels often note that “Camila” feels simultaneously familiar and exotic, as welcome in a Tex-Mex kitchen as at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal. With its blend of heritage, melodious rhythm, and a popularity curve that shows no signs of fatigue, Camila promises a life of poised adventure—plus the occasional friendly confusion when everyone in the playgroup answers at once.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as kah-MEE-lah (/kaˈmila/)

English

• Pronunced as kuh-MEE-luh (/kəˈmiːlə/)

• Camilla
• Camryn
• Camille
• Camelia
• Camellia
• Cami