Camilla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Camilla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Camilla?
Camilla is spelled C-A-M-I-L-L-A. The name has 7 letters.
Camilla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Camilla may derive from a Latin term referring to a young ceremonial attendant in ancient Roman religious rites.
- Origin
- Camilla is commonly associated with Latin origins and has historical connections to Roman tradition.
- Pronunciation
- ka-MIL-a · 3 syllables
Camilla Popularity in 2025
Rank#361
Recorded Births847
- Girls usage fell 39 places to #361 and recorded 109 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Camilla Mean?
Camilla may derive from a Latin term referring to a young ceremonial attendant in ancient Roman religious rites.
Origin: Camilla is commonly associated with Latin origins and has historical connections to Roman tradition.
How Do You Pronounce Camilla?
Pronunciationka-MIL-a
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Camilla?
- History
- The name Camilla appears in classical Roman literature and has been used in various forms throughout European history.
Camilla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 847 | #361 |
| 2024 | Girls | 956 | #322 |
| 2023 | Girls | 926 | #336 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,020 | #314 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,041 | #307 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,169 | #263 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,224 | #271 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,099 | #303 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,060 | #308 |
| 2016 | Girls | 976 | #342 |
| 2015 | Girls | 874 | #374 |
| 2014 | Girls | 893 | #363 |
| 2013 | Girls | 767 | #400 |
| 2012 | Girls | 707 | #442 |
| 2011 | Girls | 649 | #458 |
| 2010 | Girls | 591 | #506 |
| 2009 | Girls | 552 | #553 |
| 2008 | Girls | 487 | #634 |
| 2007 | Girls | 399 | #730 |
| 2006 | Girls | 330 | #823 |
| 2005 | Girls | 290 | #874 |
| 2004 | Girls | 265 | #912 |
| 2003 | Girls | 271 | #889 |
| 2002 | Girls | 212 | #1,022 |
When Was Camilla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2019 · Girls
1,224 recorded births
National rank #271
2020 · Girls
1,169 recorded births
National rank #263
2018 · Girls
1,099 recorded births
National rank #303
2017 · Girls
1,060 recorded births
National rank #308
Where Camilla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| NM | #143 | 10 |
| MA | #190 | 29 |
| AZ | #219 | 31 |
| ID | #221 | 10 |
| CA | #236 | 141 |
| WA | #246 | 29 |
| CT | #248 | 13 |