The girls in a quinceañera’s court of honor are commonly called damas.
Damas, meaning “ladies,” typically accompany the quinceañera during formal portions of the celebration. They may enter in procession, wear coordinated dresses, appear in official photographs, and join a choreographed waltz or other dance. The court may contain only damas, only chambelanes, or a mixed group, depending on the family’s preferences.
A dama is not necessarily a relative, and the role does not require a particular legal or religious status. Modern celebrations often adapt the court to include close friends and family members of different genders. Regional vocabulary varies, so some events use terms such as attendants or escorts instead of damas.