Camela
Camela is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,239 in the US, popular nicknames include Cam, Cay, and Camie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Camela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 775 babies have been named Camela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Camela is past its peak , currently ranked #38,239 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,239
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Camela
Camela is a girl name .
Camela is currently ranked #38,239 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Camela include Cam, Cay, Camie, and Cameie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Camela include Cameron, Camellia, Cameryn, Camelia, Cameran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis