Camilla

Camilla is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 951 girls in the United States.

Camilla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/kəˈmɪlə/

About the name Camilla

Camilla belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Camilla first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #263 in 2020, and in 2024 951 babies received the name — 29,420 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Camilla in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#263 in 2020
Peak year
2019
Babies named Camilla in 2024
951
Total since 1880
29,420

Camilla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#408 in 2018
Babies named Camilla in 2025
66
Total since 1996
1,847

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Camilla mean?

The meaning of Camilla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Camilla a boy or girl name?

Camilla is a girl name. In 2024, 951 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Camilla?

Camilla comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Camilla?

Camilla first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #263 in 2020, and 951 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Camilla?

Camilla is pronounced /kəˈmɪlə/ (IPA).

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