Camillia Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ka-MIL-ee-uh //kəˈmɪliə//

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: helper; Italian: young ceremonial attendant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Camillia is derived from the Latin name "Camillus," which has its roots in the ancient Roman term "camillus," meaning a young ceremonial attendant or acolyte. This term is thought to originate from the Etruscan language, although its exact etymology remains somewhat obscure.

The name entered the English language through the influence of Latin during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and literature, which brought many Latin names into common usage in various European languages, including English. Historically, the name Camillus is associated with several notable figures in Roman history, including a legendary Roman general, Marcus Furius Camillus, who played a significant role in the early expansion of Rome during the 5th century BCE.

Additionally, the name has been linked to various saints, particularly Saint Camillus de Lellis, a 16th-century priest known for his work in healthcare and the founding of the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. His canonization in 1746 further solidified the name's significance within Christian contexts.

Culturally, the name Camillia has been embraced for its associations with nobility and service, reflecting virtues such as dedication and care, which resonate in various traditions. The name has also been linked to the camellia flower, named after botanist Georg Kamel, which symbolizes love and admiration, adding a layer of floral elegance to its cultural significance.

The diminutive form "Cammy" may also be noted, though it is less historically prominent. Overall, Camillia carries a rich tapestry of historical and cultural connotations that have contributed to its enduring appeal.

Fictional characters named Camillia

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Camillia is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a major character in Fire Emblem Fates, known for her loyalty to her family and her protective nature towards her siblings.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Camillia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CassandraCarolineClaraCeciliaCharlotteCarmen

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Camillia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

CamillaCarmillaCassandraCeliaCarmenClementineCynthia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Camillia was first seen in the United States in 1932.

Camillia has ranked as high as #3080 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Camillia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Camillia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Camillia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Camillia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 9 9
2023 10 10
2022 21 21
2021 15 15
2020 16 16
2019 17 17
2018 24 24
2017 18 18
2016 15 15
2015 20 20
2014 17 17
2013 15 15
2012 18 18
2011 11 11
2010 15 15
2009 21 21
2008 12 12
2007 13 13
2006 13 13
2005 17 17
2004 17 17
2003 15 15
2002 17 17
2001 20 20
2000 18 18
1999 14 14
1998 11 11
1997 15 15
1996 22 22
1995 12 12
1994 16 16
1993 17 17
1992 28 28
1991 26 26
1990 25 25
1989 36 36
1988 41 41
1987 59 59
1986 25 25
1985 32 32
1984 27 27
1983 29 29
1982 32 32
1981 28 28
1980 31 31
1979 26 26
1978 17 17
1977 20 20
1976 27 27
1975 22 22
1974 18 18
1973 28 28
1972 15 15
1971 28 28
1970 20 20
1969 22 22
1968 13 13
1967 19 19
1966 5 5
1965 9 9
1964 17 17
1963 11 11
1962 11 11
1961 6 6
1960 13 13
1959 14 14
1958 8 8
1957 9 9
1956 8 8
1955 9 9
1954 10 10
1953 7 7
1952 10 10
1950 7 7
1949 14 14
1948 11 11
1947 7 7
1946 11 11
1945 10 10
1944 12 12
1943 13 13
1942 9 9
1941 7 7
1940 6 6
1937 5 5
1932 6 6

Top States for Camillia (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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