Camara
Girl name · American · Scottish
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,536 in 1994
12 babies were named Camara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 591 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Camara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Camara, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Camara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCamara first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #3,536.
- TrendCamara has climbed 591 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Camara
Camara is a girl name of American and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Camara for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 55 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #3,536 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:American namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 352,941 girls |
| 1970s | 3.2 | 310,559 girls |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 203,252 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 92,166 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,440 girls |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 105,042 girls |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,059 girls |
Other spellings of Camara
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Questions about the name Camara
What is the origin of the name Camara?
Camara has American, Scottish roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Camara a boy or girl name?
Camara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Camara?
Camara ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#3,536).