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Camilla

Name meaning, origin and popularity

: from the Roman family name Camillus

Camilla is a girl's name that is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Camillus. It is used in Italian.

Meaning
From the Roman family name Camillus
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Say it
kah-MEEL-lah (Italian)

Meaning and origin of Camilla

As a girl's name, Camilla is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Camillus. It is used in Italian.

In Italian, say kah-MEEL-lah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.

Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names

Camilla on Nomezo lists

What our editors wrote about Camilla on 1 list.

  • “Feminine of Camillus, a Roman name of uncertain meaning; Latin. No. 10 in Italy in 2025. Say kah-MEEL-lah”

    From Italian girl names, popular Italian girls' names right now

How popular is Camilla?

US rank in 2025
#361
847 babies, 527 per million girls
Best rank
#263 in 2020
Most babies: 1,224 in 2019
Babies since 1880
At least 30,276
Years with under 5 are not listed
1880s1900s1920s1940s1960s1980s2000s2020s
Babies per million US girls, by decade (the 2020s so far, to 2025). Highest in the 2020s, at 612 per million.
Babies named Camilla per million US girls, by decade; highest in the 2020s
1880s101 per million
1890s115 per million
1900s117 per million
1910s122 per million
1920s107 per million
1930s102 per million
1940s99 per million
1950s70 per million
1960s86 per million
1970s80 per million
1980s69 per million
1990s78 per million
2000s173 per million
2010s505 per million
2020s612 per million
US rank by year
Year2016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Rank#342#308#303#271#263#307#314#336#323#361

Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.

Names spelled like Camilla

One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.

  • CamilaYoung religious attendant (Latin, girl)
  • CamilleFrench form of Camillus and Camilla (Latin, unisex)
  • CallaCalla lily (English, girl)
  • CameliaCamellia flower (Latin, girl)
  • CamelliaNamed for botanist Kamel (Latin, girl)

Names with a similar meaning

  • JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
  • JulianFrom the Roman name Julianus, from the family name Julius (Latin, boy)
  • MarianaFeminine of Marianus, from the Roman family name Marius (Latin, girl)
  • RomanRoman, from Rome (Latin, boy)
  • TatianaFrom the Roman family name Tatius (Latin, girl)
  • VirginiaMaiden, from a Roman family name (Latin, girl)
  • AdrienneFrom Hadria, a Roman town (Latin, girl)
  • AntonellaPet form of Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin, girl)
  • SheilaFrom the Roman family name Caecilius (Latin, girl)
  • AnthonyMeaning unknown; from the Roman family name Antonius (Latin, boy)
  • AntonioFrom the Roman family name Antonius; the most common man's name in Spain (Latin, boy)
  • AntoniosFrom the Roman family name Antonius, of unknown origin (Latin, boy)
  • EimíleFrom the Roman family name Aemilius (Latin, girl)
  • EllianaVariant of Eliana, from Roman Aelius, traditionally linked to sun (Latin, girl)
  • GenevieveUncertain; perhaps from Germanic family and woman (Germanic, girl)

Middle names for Camilla

Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.

  • ElizaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
  • GemmaGem, precious stone (Latin, girl)
  • GraceGrace, divine favor (Latin, girl)
  • HazelHazel tree (Old English, girl)
  • HollyHolly tree (Old English, girl)
  • HonorEsteem, dignity (Latin, girl)
  • JoanGod is gracious (Hebrew, girl)
  • PaigeYoung servant, page (Old French, girl)

More girl names from Latin

  • LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
  • OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
  • CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
  • EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
  • FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
  • MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
  • ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
  • ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
  • CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
  • ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
  • DianaDivine, heavenly (Latin, girl)
  • LuciaLight, brightness (Latin, girl)
  • LunaThe moon (Latin, girl)
  • RosaRose flower (Latin, girl)
  • SabinaSabine woman (Latin, girl)
  • AlmaSoul, nourishing (Latin, girl)
  • AmandaWorthy of love (Latin, girl)
  • AureliaGolden (Latin, girl)

Camilla: common questions

What does the name Camilla mean?

Camilla is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Camillus.

Is Camilla a boy or girl name?

Camilla is mainly a girl's name.

Where does the name Camilla come from?

Camilla is of Latin origin: from the Roman family name Camillus. Today it is used in Italian.

How do you pronounce Camilla?

In Italian, say kah-MEEL-lah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.

How popular is the name Camilla?

Camilla ranked #361 in the US in 2025, with 847 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

What names are similar to Camilla?

Names spelled like Camilla include Camila, Camille, Calla, Camelia and Camellia.

What middle names go with Camilla?

Middle names that flow well with Camilla include Eliza, Gemma, Grace, Hazel and Holly. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.