Camila is a distinctive choice, ranked #1230 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Camila in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1230
US Rank #11
About the Name Camila
Camila has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 261 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #809 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Camila is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #11, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Camila
Unlikely. With around 27 UK babies named Camila per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Camila in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Camila has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 261 places in the last five years. Its peak was #809 in 2022. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Camila is more popular in the US (#11) than in the UK (#1230). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Camila include: Camila Alves — Camila McConaughey is a Brazilian and American model and designer.; Camila Sodi — Camila Ía González Sodi is a Mexican singer, actress and model.; Camila Benedicto — Camila Benedicto is a Brazilian equestrian..
Yes — Camila is very popular in the United States, ranked #11 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
27
UK babies named Camila (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 261 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Camila
Likely around 1 other Camila in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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