Camela
girl nameCamela entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1754 in 1963, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1754
peak (1963)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4115 |
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #4482 |
| 1960s | #2450 |
| 1970s | #3602 |
| 1980s | #5945 |
| 1990s | #11394 |
| 2000s | #15408 |
| 2010s | #11392 |
| 2020s | #13523 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Camela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Camela alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Camela in 2025?
- Camela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Camela most popular?
- Camela peaked in 1963, reaching #1754 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Camela with classmates?
- Camela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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