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Updated November 24, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Camila

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What is the meaning of the name Camila?

The name Camila is primarily a female name of Italian origin that has an unknown or unconfirmed meaning.

Camila is derived from the name Camillus. Camilla is the name of a warrior maiden from Roman mythology, who was said to have been a skilled archer and a member of the army of King Turnus during the war against Aeneas. 

Five famous people named Camila/Camilla include:

Camila Cabello: A Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her hit songs like "Havana" and "Señorita."

Camila Mendes: An American actress best known for her role as Veronica Lodge on the popular television series "Riverdale."

Camila Giorgi: An Italian professional tennis player who has won multiple titles on the Women's Tennis Association tour.

Camila Sodi: A Mexican actress and model who has appeared in several movies and television series, including "Luis Miguel: La Serie."

Camilla Parker Bowles - Also known as Camilla, Queen Consort of King Charles III.

Five fictional characters named Camila:

Camila Valdes: A character in the video game "Life is Strange 2." She is a college student who becomes friends with the main character, Sean Diaz.

Camila Torres: A character in the television series "Elite." She is a student at Las Encinas, the school around which the series revolves.

Camila Mendes: A character in the Brazilian television series "The Second Mother." She is the daughter of the main character, Val, and is estranged from her mother.

Camila: A character in the telenovela "La Usurpadora." She is the daughter of the main character, Paola, and is kidnapped by one of her mother's enemies.

Camila Vargas: A character in the television series "Queen of the South." She is the wife of the drug lord Epifanio Vargas and becomes involved in the drug trade herself after his death.

People who like the name Camila also like:

Charlotte, Isabella, Aria, Ava, Sophia, Amelia, Olivia, Isaac, Gabriel, Owen, Alexander, Benjamin, Liam, Aiden

Names like Camila:

Chimalli, Camille, Connley, Camilo, Chameli, Conwal, Cemile, Conley, Connell, Cemal, Chanlyeya, Camelia, Camilla, Conall, Chamomile, Chimelu, Chanel, Chenille, Chinelo

Stats for the Name Camila

checkmark Camila is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Camila is currently #12 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Camila:

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1. Potential for mispronunciation or misspelling due to its multiple variations and accents.
2. Commonness of the name, leading to a lack of uniqueness or individuality.
3. Association with popular culture figures or celebrities, which may result in comparisons or assumptions.
4. Difficulty in finding personalized items or gifts with the name already printed on them.
5. Potential confusion with similar-sounding names, leading to mistaken identity or misunderstandings.