Camellia
Camellia first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2024, when 138 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Camellia popular?
Rising Camellia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 719 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 664 | |
| 2000s | 188 | |
| 1990s | 195 | |
| 1980s | 302 | |
| 1970s | 237 | |
| 1960s | 301 | |
| 1950s | 358 | |
| 1940s | 296 | |
| 1930s | 64 | |
| 1920s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Camellia mean?
IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the camellia was named by Linnaeus for Jesuit botanist Georg Josef Kamel (Latinised Camellus). The name means 'camellia flower' through the bloom.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camellia mean?
Camellia means Camellia flower. IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the camellia was named by Linnaeus for Jesuit botanist Georg Josef Kamel (Latinised Camellus). The name means 'camellia flower' through the bloom.
What is the origin of the name Camellia?
Camellia is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Camellia?
Camellia is pronounced “kuh-MEEL-yuh.”
Is Camellia a boy or a girl name?
Camellia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Camellia a popular name right now?
Camellia has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Camellia?
In 2025, Camellia ranked #1676 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Camellia most popular?
Camellia was most popular in 2024, when about 138 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Camellia?
Names similar to Camellia include Oriana, Juno, Astra, Flavia, Aurea.
What names go well with Camellia?
latin names that pair well with Camellia include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.