Camellia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-MEEL-yuh / /kəˈmiːliə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'helper'; English: 'flower name'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Camellia is derived from the Latin name of the Camellia flower, named after botanist Georg Kamel. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The flower itself symbolizes admiration and perfection, often associated with beauty and elegance.
Trend Summary
Camellia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Camellia
- Camilia
International Variants
- Camélia (French)
- Camélia (Spanish)
Famous people named Camellia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Camellia was first seen in the United States in 1921. Camellia has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Alabama, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Camellia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Camellia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 34 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| NC | 8 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| NJ | 6 | |
| AL | 6 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 35 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 44 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 29 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 37 |
| 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 30 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 36 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 26 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 64 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 32 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 68 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 122 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 119 |
| 2024 | 138 |