Camara
Every Camara since 1967 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Camara
Camara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,459 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 881 American babies have been named Camara — about 91% girls and 9% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Camara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Camara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,459 | — | — |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,434 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,101 | — | — |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,125 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,689 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,058 | — | — |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,090 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,962 | — | — |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,903 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,243 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,087 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,089 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,462 | — | — |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,155 | — | — |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,705 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,268 | — | — |
| 2009 | 33 | #4,505 | — | — |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,313 | — | — |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,394 | — | — |
| 2006 | 28 | #4,980 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,315 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,015 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,276 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,186 | — | — |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,384 | 5 | #10,812 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,258 | 6 | #9,248 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,793 | — | — |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,173 | — | — |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,105 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,584 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,568 | 7 | #4,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Camara in 2025?
Camara ranked #8,459 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Camara?
881 babies have been named Camara in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Camara most popular?
Camara peaked in 1994, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Camara a boy or girl name?
Camara is used for both: about 91% of babies named Camara have been girls and 9% boys.
Is the name Camara rising or falling?
Camara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.