Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Camera

A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. As a pivotal technology in the fields of photography and videography, cameras have played a significant role in the progression of visual arts, media, entertainment, surveillance, and scientific research.

Current Rank
#17,168
Peak Rank
#4,239 (1994)
Total Babies
106
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1976
First Year
2006
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#4239
Peak Rank
106
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Camera

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. As a pivotal technology in the fields of photography and videography, cameras have played a significant role in the progression of visual arts, media, entertainment, surveillance, and scientific research.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of the camera

The Story of Camera

Camera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 24 Cameras were born — ranking #4,239 that year. As of 2026, Camera ranks #17,168 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Cameras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Camera

Phonetically similar names — useful when Camera 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 Camera

What does the name Camera mean?
A camera is an instrument used to capture and store images and videos, either digitally via an electronic image sensor, or chemically via a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. As a pivotal technology in the fields of photography and videography, cameras have played a significant role in the progression of visual arts, media, entertainment, surveillance, and scientific research.
How popular is Camera in 2026?
In 2026, Camera ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Camera most popular?
Camera reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,239 that year with 24 babies given the name.
Is Camera a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Camera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Camera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Camera include Oscar, Sheldon, Annessa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Camera

Camera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Camera's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,239. Use the chart and map above to compare Camera'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.