Cambria
Girl name · Latin · Spanish · Welsh
MeaningWales · Latin
- US rank
- #1,990
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #932 in 2012
96 babies were named Cambria in the US in 2025. It has dropped 728 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cambria you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,750 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cambria, 96 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cambria would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCambria first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #932.
- TrendCambria has slipped 728 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,990. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCambria is most popular in California, where it ranks #889. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Cambria means “Wales”. Our records link it to Latin, Spanish and Welsh roots.
About the name Cambria
Cambria is a girl name of Latin, Spanish and Welsh origin meaning “Wales”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ria”. US birth records list Cambria for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 60 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #932 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,990, with 96 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.8 | 546,875 girls |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,023 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 41,964 girls |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,166 girls |
| 2000s | 85 | 11,744 girls |
| 2010s | 138 | 7,264 girls |
| 2020s | 90 | 11,134 girls |
Other spellings of Cambria
More Latin girl names
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Questions about the name Cambria
What does the name Cambria mean?
Cambria means “Wales” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Cambria?
Cambria has Latin, Spanish, Welsh roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Cambria a boy or girl name?
Cambria is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cambria?
Cambria ranked #1,990 for US girls in 2025, given to 96 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#932).