Camila
Camila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, derived from the Latin "camillus." The etymology is the same as Camille — a young religious attendant in ancient Rome. The Spanish pronunciation, with the soft "c" (in Castilian Spanish) or "s" sound (in Latin American Spanish), gives the name a different texture from its French or Italian cousins. Camila entered the US top 1000 in 1997 and has been one of the fastest-rising names of the 21st century. It reached the top 20 in 2020, sustained largely by the growing Latino population in the US and by the broader vogue for Spanish names. The most visible bearer is Camila Cabello (born 1997), the Cuban-American singer who rose to fame with Fifth Harmony and as a solo artist. I find Camila has a warmer, more flowing sound than Camille — the final "a" gives it openness that the French form lacks. It is one of those names that sounds both Spanish and international, which is exactly what many modern parents want. It is now the dominant form of the name in the US, having overtaken both Camille and Camilla. Camila is a female name of Spanish / Latin origin that means "Attendant at a religious service". Warm, modern, and graceful. The name flows. Camilas tend to be expressive. US top 20 since 2020. Rapidly rising. Well-known people named Camila include Camila Cabello (singer), Camila Mendes (actress), Camila (fictional, various), Camila Giorgi (tennis player). Common variations and related forms of Camila include Camilla (Italian/English), Camille (French), Kamila (Slavic), Mila (short form).