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Camilah

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Pronounced kah-MEE-lah /kɑˈmi.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Camila/Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony; a ceremonial servant'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A young ceremonial attendant: Camilah is a form of Camila. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-MEE-lah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form/spelling of Camila/Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony; a ceremonial servant'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8517 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020072024

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

Camilah is a form/spelling of Camila/Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony; a ceremonial servant' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-MEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Camila. Rare in this form, a-ceremonial-attendant at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Camila/Camilla means 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony' in Latin — Camilah is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kah-MEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Camila — routes layered

Variations

CamilaCamillaKamilah

Nicknames

Cami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camilah mean?

Camilah is a form of Camila/Camilla — Latin 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Camilah?

It's said kah-MEE-lah /kɑˈmi.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Camilah a boy or girl name?

Camilah is a girl's name.

How popular is Camilah?

Camilah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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