Camila
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Camila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 114 babies have been named Camila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Camila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,099 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,099
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Camila is also used as a girl name, ranked #11.
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About the Name Camila
Camila is a boy name .
Is Camila a boy or girl name? Camila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,099 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11. Camila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Camila is currently ranked #8,099 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Camila include Cam, Cami, Camiy, Camiie, Cay, Caie, and Camkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Camila include Camilo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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