Cami
Meaning
short form of Camille/Camila, traditionally linked to a Roman ceremonial attendant title
The formal names behind Cami
Cami is an established short form of each of these names.
Camila · Spanish origin · in Roman legend the swift warrior maiden of the Volsci, from camillus, a youth who served at the altar; the Spanish and Portuguese spelling of Camilla, and one of Latin America's defining girls' names of recent decades
Camille · French origin · ceremonial attendant; a graceful classic used across generations
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cami peaked in the 1990s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
26 people · the #104,241 first name in Brazil · median age 45
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Cami
People given the name Cami in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1970 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cami deep dive
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