Cambria
Cambria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæm.bɹi.ə/ · /ˈkeɪm.bɹi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Cambria
- A female given name.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin Cambria, from Middle Welsh Kymry, from Proto-Brythonic *kömrüɣ, plural of *kömroɣ. Doublet of Cumberland, Cumbria, and Cymru. Cognate with Welsh Cymru.
How popular is Cambria?
Since 1880, 6,206 girls in the U.S. have been named Cambria. Its highest rank for girls was #933 in 2012. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cambria
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Sibling name ideas for Cambria
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Cambria FAQ
What does the name Cambria mean?
A female given name. Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin Cambria, from Middle Welsh Kymry, from Proto-Brythonic *kömrüɣ, plural of *kömroɣ. Doublet of Cumberland, Cumbria, and Cymru. Cognate with Welsh Cymru.
How popular is the name Cambria?
Since 1880, 6,206 girls in the U.S. have been named Cambria. Its highest rank for girls was #933 in 2012. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cambria a boy or girl name?
Cambria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,206 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.