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Camara
GirlMeaning of Camara: Mandinka: 'teacher'
Camara is a girl's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7948th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#7948
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
881
First recorded 1967 · peak 1994
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
9% boys · 91% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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