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Camara

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Pronounced kah-MAR-ah /kɑˈmɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the West African (Mandinka/Guinea) surname Camara, a widespread family name; also the Portuguese camara, 'chamber'; used as a modern given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A West African surname (also 'chamber'): Camara is a modern name. Warm and lyrical (said 'kah-MAR-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowMandinka, Portuguese
MeaningFrom the West African (Mandinka/Guinea) surname Camara, a widespread family name; also the Portuguese camara, 'chamber'; used as a modern given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8459 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719672025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Camara comes from the West African (Mandinka/Guinea) surname Camara, a widespread family name, also the Portuguese camara, 'chamber' (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'kah-MAR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a surname-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Camara is a widespread West African (Mandinka/Guinea) surname, also the Portuguese camara, 'chamber' — used as a modern given name — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'kah-MAR-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Camara — West African surname / Portuguese; routes layered

Variations

KamaraCamarra

Nicknames

Cam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camara mean?

Camara is a widespread West African surname, also the Portuguese 'chamber'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Camara?

It's said kah-MAR-ah /kɑˈmɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Camara a boy or girl name?

Camara is a girl's name here (it is used for both, and is widely a surname).

How popular is Camara?

Camara is a very rare name in the U.S.

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