Unisex · #8,685 in 2026

Camara

Current Rank
#8,685
Peak Rank
#3,536 (2007)
Total Babies
808
5-Yr Trend
-10%
👧 Girl peak #3,536 (808 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,223 (81 total)
👧As Girl Name
1967
First Year
2026
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#3536
Peak Rank
808
Total Count
56
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
2001
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#3223
Peak Rank
81
Total Count
13
Years Active

The Story of Camara

As a girl name

Camara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1967, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 34 Camaras were born — ranking #4,380 that year. As of 2026, Camara ranks #8,685 for girls with 10 births, gradually falling (-10%). In total, more than 808 Camaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Camara first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 10 Camaras were born — ranking #3,223 that year. As of 2026, Camara ranks #10,556 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Camaras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Camara

Phonetically similar names — useful when Camara is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Camara

What does the name Camara mean?
Camara is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Camara in 2026?
In 2026, Camara ranks #8,685 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Camara most popular?
Camara reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #3,536 that year with 34 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Camara most popular?
Camara has historically been most popular in Missouri, Illinois, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Camara.
Is Camara a unisex name?
Yes — Camara is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Camaras assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Camara?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Camara include Jorge, Miryam, Raveena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Camara

Camara is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 808 births in the dataset. Camara's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #3,536. Use the chart and map above to compare Camara's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.