Camilla

Camilla: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin#361 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈmɪlə/

Meaning and origin of Camilla

  • A female given name from Latin.

Etymology

From Latin Camilla, feminine form of old Roman family name Camillus, of obscure and probably non-Latin origin.

How popular is Camilla?

#361girls, 2025
847U.S. babies in 2025
#263peak rank (2020)
30,282babies since 1880

Since 1880, 30,276 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Camilla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #263 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #3788 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #361 for girls, with 847 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,224 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Camilla FAQ

What does the name Camilla mean?

A female given name from Latin. From Latin Camilla, feminine form of old Roman family name Camillus, of obscure and probably non-Latin origin.

What is the origin of the name Camilla?

Camilla is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Camilla?

Since 1880, 30,276 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Camilla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #263 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #3788 in 1918. In 2025 it ranked #361 for girls, with 847 babies given the name.

Is Camilla a boy or girl name?

Camilla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 30,276 girls and 6 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.