How Many People Are Named Camela?

Complete statistics for the name Camela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Camela
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Camela is a rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 723 people named Camela live in the US today, which means 1 in 456,746 Americans have this name. The name saw its peak popularity in 1963 with 43 births.

~723
Living in US
1 in 456,746
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Camilla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders and have a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,268
Worldwide Bearers
#106,014
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,758
🇺🇸 United States
1,191
🇮🇳 India
883
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
90
🇨🇲 Cameroon
31
🇬🇾 Guyana
25
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
24
🇵🇪 Peru
24
🇬🇧 England
22
🇳🇬 Nigeria
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
723 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
49
Would be under 30 (6%)
515
Would be 30–60 (65%)
232
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 796 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Camela Through the Generations

Camela has been a name that's seen steady growth over the decades, though it remains quite uncommon. With only 796 total births recorded since the mid-20th century, it's clear that Camela isn't a name that's widely chosen. However, those born in 1963 were part of a significant spike in popularity, with 43 babies receiving this name that year. Today, the majority of people named Camela are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a resurgence in interest among parents looking for a classic yet modern name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 12
North Carolina 6
Illinois 5
Indiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Camela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Camela's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Camela

How Many People Have the Name Camela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 723 people in the United States currently share the name Camela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 456,746 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Camela a Common or Rare Name?

Camela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Camela Mean?

Camela means "creative variant of Camilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Camela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Camela Most Popular?

The name Camela reached peak popularity in 1963, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Camela?

Approximately 723 people named Camela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 796. That works out to roughly 1 in 456,746 Americans.

Is Camela a rare name?

Camela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 456,746 Americans has this name.

What does the name Camela mean?

Camela means "creative variant of Camilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Camela more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Camela are male and 100% are female.

When was Camela most popular?

Camela peaked in 1963 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US723
All-Time Births796
1 in X1 in 456,746
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1963
World Rank#106,014
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.