Is Camilla a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Camilla is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Camilla?

It’s currently ranked #300 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Camilla?

kuh-MIL-uh · IPA: //kəˈmɪlə//

Camilla Girl

Popularity: #300 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: young ceremonial attendant; Italian: helper

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Camilla has roots in ancient Roman culture, where it was associated with a priestess of the goddess Diana. It gained popularity in the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. The name has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's plays. In modern times, it has been embraced in various cultures and remains a popular choice for girls.

Trend Summary

Camilla has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable increase in usage in recent years.

Variants

Cami
Milla

International Variants

Camila (Spanish)
Kamila (Arabic)
Kamilah (Arabic)

Famous people named Camilla

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is a member of the British royal family and wife of King Charles III.

Camilla Belle is an American actress known for her roles in films such as '10,000 BC' and 'The Quiet'.

Camilla Luddington is a British actress recognized for her role as Jo Wilson on the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'.

Camilla Parker Bowles is known for her philanthropic work and her role in the British royal family.

Fictional characters named Camilla

Camilla is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.

Camilla is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', often portrayed as a strong and protective figure.

Sibling Suggestions

Clara Caroline Cecilia Charlotte Cassandra Catherine

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Camilla was first seen in the United States in 1880. Camilla has ranked as high as #515 nationally which occurred in 2019 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Camilla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Camilla (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	149	17%
TX	142	16%
FL	47	5%
NY	43	5%
OH	40	4%
PA	31	3%
WA	29	3%
MA	28	3%
NC	27	3%
NJ	27	3%
GA	22	2%
IL	20	2%
IN	20	2%
OK	20	2%
CO	19	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	6
1881	11
1882	12
1883	12
1884	16
1885	15
1886	14
1887	18
1888	15
1889	14
1890	22
1891	19
1892	21
1893	21
1894	24
1895	30
1896	29
1897	22
1898	31
1899	36
1900	40
1901	26
1902	23
1903	34
1904	34
1905	37
1906	32
1907	46
1908	28
1909	43
1910	46
1911	41
1912	70
1913	75
1914	88
1915	129
1916	135
1917	116
1918	170
1919	121
1920	132
1921	134
1922	139
1923	147
1924	138
1925	123
1926	107
1927	103
1928	129
1929	125
1930	114
1931	110
1932	114
1933	111
1934	83
1935	107
1936	97
1937	114
1938	108
1939	126
1940	123
1941	127
1942	127
1943	124
1944	219
1945	126
1946	144
1947	147
1948	159
1949	145
1950	155
1951	139
1952	133
1953	122
1954	144
1955	156
1956	125
1957	110
1958	132
1959	138
1960	153
1961	158
1962	141
1963	166
1964	173
1965	159
1966	145
1967	163
1968	139
1969	175
1970	154
1971	125
1972	135
1973	128
1974	123
1975	103
1976	111
1977	95
1978	140
1979	118
1980	102
1981	128
1982	124
1983	131
1984	101
1985	120
1986	110
1987	130
1988	125
1989	117
1990	105
1991	118
1992	127
1993	146
1994	132
1995	155
1996	141
1997	165
1998	166
1999	153
2000	167
2001	226
2002	212
2003	271
2004	265
2005	290
2006	330
2007	399
2008	487
2009	552
2010	591
2011	649
2012	707
2013	767
2014	893
2015	874
2016	976
2017	1,060
2018	1,099
2019	1,224
2020	1,169
2021	1,041
2022	1,018
2023	924
2024	951