Camila in Chinese
Camila in Chinese is 卡米拉 (Kǎ Mǐ Lā).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- ceremonial attendant
Etymologically, Camila is Latin and is commonly glossed as "ceremonial attendant". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1914 and peaked in 2017.
3 ways to write Camila
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
卡米拉
Kǎ Mǐ Lā
The standard transliteration of Camila: 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"), 米 (mǐ, "rice"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 卡 (kǎ) carries "ca", 米 (mǐ) carries "mi", 拉 (lā) carries "la". The tone contour is 3-3-1 (dipping, dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 米
mǐ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
rice
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
雅琪
Yǎ Qí
Inspired by "ceremonial attendant": 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") + 琪 (qí, "fine jade"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Camila's meaning ("ceremonial attendant") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 雅 (elegant, refined) and 琪 (fine jade) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 雅
yǎ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
elegant, refined
- 琪
qí
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
fine jade
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
卡婉
Kǎ Wǎn
卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')") + 婉 (wǎn, "gentle, graceful"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 卡 (kǎ), the same opening character as the transliteration 卡米拉, for the "ca" sound, and replaces the rest with 婉 ("gentle, graceful") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
- 婉
wǎn
Tone 3 · 11 strokes (simplified)
gentle, graceful
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Recent US usage of Camila
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Camila ranked 12 among names recorded for girls, with 45,999 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 62,436 girls named Camila since 1914, with the high point in 2017 (6,752 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #1903 to #23 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1914
- Total since 1880
- 62,436
More About Camila in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Camila offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Camila, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Camila, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Camila to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
What is Camila in Chinese characters?
卡米拉 (Kǎ Mǐ Lā), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Camila with real meaning?
Try 雅琪 (Yǎ Qí): elegant, refined + fine jade, inspired by "ceremonial attendant". For something that still sounds like Camila, 卡婉 (Kǎ Wǎn) is a middle ground.
Does Camila change in traditional Chinese?
No. 卡米拉 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.