Camila
«Close to the divine; minister of the altar»
The constellation of Camila · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Camila
«Close to the divine; minister of the altar»
That is the heart of Camila: a name of Latin origin that needs no further explanation.
Camila at a glance
Origin: Latin
Symbolizes: creativity, joy and charisma
Numerology: Expression 3 · Soul 11 · Personality 1
Ruling planet: Jupiter (number 3)
Day: Thursday Color: Purple Stone: Amethyst
Popularity: #12 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet

Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
About the name Camila
Its expression number is 3 — Jupiter's terrain. Creative, expressive and full of joy. That is why Camila tends to convey creativity, joy and charisma.
The personality of Camila in numerology
Every name holds three numbers, and Camila's tell this story:
Expression 3 · Jupiter: Creative, expressive and full of joy.
Soul 11 · Master 11: beneath the surface, its compass points to inspiration and meaning.
Personality 1 · Sun: the image it projects is confident and strong.
The origin of Camila
Latin, the language of ancient Rome, is the root of a great many names we use today. Camila belongs to that family: it means «Close to the divine; minister of the altar» and still says it with the same force. By its number 3, Camila is linked to the day Thursday, the color Purple, the element Air and the stone Amethyst.
How popular is Camila?
Camila is climbing. Between 2020 and 2025, 45,999 girls named Camila were registered in the U.S., at rank #12, according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
The trend is clear: up from rank #32 last decade to #12 today — 20 spots higher, and still moving.
It entered the top 200 in the 2000s and hasn't left since.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Camila a good name for your baby?
Camila brings together two things rarely found in one name: a meaning with weight («Close to the divine; minister of the altar») and a sound that is easy to love. Write it with your last name, say it out loud — and for the final nudge, its compatibility awaits on Astra.
History & trivia
History. Camila comes from the Latin «camillus/camilla», youths of noble families who assisted in the religious ceremonies of ancient Rome.
✦ Did you know? In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a warrior so swift that, the poet says, she could run over a field of wheat without bending the stalks.
Nicknames
Common affectionate short forms: Cami.
Compatibility
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camila mean?
Camila means «Close to the divine; minister of the altar.» It is a name of Latin origin.
What is the numerology of Camila?
Its number is 3, ruled by Jupiter: Creative, expressive and joyful; radiates enthusiasm.
Is Camila a boy or girl name?
Camila is used as a girl's name.