Camilla Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Those named Camilla are often imbued with the astrological sign Libra, which symbolizes balance, grace, and a strong sense of justice.

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A Deep Dive

Camilla Overview

Meaning

Young ceremonial attendant, priest’s helper

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “Camillus”

Pronunciation

/kəˈmɪl.ə/

Popularity

Camilla is a name cherished in various countries, notably in the UK, Italy, and Sweden. In the USA, Camilla was ranked as the 336th most popular name for girls in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, artistic, compassionate, poised

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

In Roman mythology, Camilla was a swift-footed huntress, known for her speed and agility.

Name Day

July 14th (France), February 26th (Poland), October 31st (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Camilla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Camila, Kamilah, Camille, Kamilla, Camilia, Kamilė, Kamila, Camillia

Common Nicknames

Cami, Millie, Mila, Cilla, Mimi

Diminutives

Cammy, Cammie, Milly, Cam, Kami

Famous People

  • Camilla Parker Bowles
    (British Royal)
  • Camilla Belle
    (American Actress)
  • Camilla Thurlow
    (British Television Personality)
  • Camilla Luddington
    (British-American Actress)
  • Camilla Kerslake
    (British Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Camilla Salander
    ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," Novel)
  • "Camilla Dickinson"
    (Novel)
  • Camilla Reyes
    ("The Inheritance Games," Novel Series)
  • "Camilla"
    (Film)

Places

  • Camilla City
    (Georgia, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Camilla?

The name Camilla means “attendant at a religious ceremony” and often symbolizes grace and beauty. People named Camilla are usually seen as elegant, nurturing, and kind-hearted.

What Is the Origin of The Name Camilla?

Camilla has roots in ancient Roman culture, derived from the Latin name “Camillus,” which referred to a young ceremonial attendant in religious rituals.

Camilla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Camilla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3072021#3132022#3362023
Top 3 Rankings#2632020#2702019#3032018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Camilla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023336
(-23 from 2022)
918
(-98 from 2022)
0.05248
2022313
(-6 from 2021)
1016
(-24 from 2021)
0.05666
2021307
(-44 from 2020)
1040
(-129 from 2020)
0.05805
2020263
(+7 from 2019)
1169
(-55 from 2019)
0.06613
2019270
(+33 from 2018)
1224
(+125 from 2018)
0.06671
2018303
(+5 from 2017)
1099
(+39 from 2017)
0.05910
2017308
(+34 from 2016)
1060
(+84 from 2016)
0.05611
2016342
(+32 from 2015)
976
(+102 from 2015)
0.05042
2015374
(-11 from 2014)
874
(-19 from 2014)
0.04480
2014363
(+36 from 2013)
893
(+126 from 2013)
0.04565
2013399
(+43 from 2012)
767
(+60 from 2012)
0.03979
2012442
(+16 from 2011)
707
(+58 from 2011)
0.03645
2011458
(+47 from 2010)
649
(+58 from 2010)
0.03349
2010505
(+47 from 2009)
591
(+39 from 2009)
0.03014
2009552
(+82 from 2008)
552
(+65 from 2008)
0.02726
2008634
(+96 from 2007)
487
(+88 from 2007)
0.02338
2007730
(+93 from 2006)
399
(+69 from 2006)
0.01885
2006823
(+51 from 2005)
330
(+40 from 2005)
0.01579
2005874
(+38 from 2004)
290
(+25 from 2004)
0.01429
2004912
(-24 from 2003)
265
(-6 from 2003)
0.01313
2003888
(+134 from 2002)
271
(+59 from 2002)
0.01351
20021022
(-61 from 2001)
212
(-14 from 2001)
0.01073
2001961
(+234 from 2000)
226
(+59 from 2000)
0.01141
20001195
(+36 from 1999)
167
(+14 from 1999)
0.00837
19991231
(-90 from 1998)
153
(-13 from 1998)
0.00786
19981141
(-8 from 1997)
166
(+1 from 1997)
0.00856
19971133
(+105 from 1996)
165
(+24 from 1996)
0.00864
19961238
(-107 from 1995)
141
(-14 from 1995)
0.00735
19951131
(+154 from 1994)
155
(+23 from 1994)
0.00807
19941285
(-101 from 1993)
132
(-14 from 1993)
0.00677
19931184
(+138 from 1992)
146
(+19 from 1992)
0.00741
19921322
(+49 from 1991)
127
(+9 from 1991)
0.00634
19911371
(+108 from 1990)
118
(+13 from 1990)
0.00580
19901479
(-153 from 1989)
105
(-12 from 1989)
0.00511
19891326
(-122 from 1988)
117
(-8 from 1988)
0.00587
19881204
(-68 from 1987)
125
(-5 from 1987)
0.00650
19871136
(+105 from 1986)
130
(+20 from 1986)
0.00694
19861241
(-63 from 1985)
110
(-10 from 1985)
0.00596
19851178
(+83 from 1984)
120
(+19 from 1984)
0.00650
19841261
(-201 from 1983)
101
(-30 from 1983)
0.00560
19831060
(+71 from 1982)
131
(+7 from 1982)
0.00732
19821131
(-42 from 1981)
124
(-4 from 1981)
0.00683
19811089
(+179 from 1980)
128
(+26 from 1980)
0.00716
19801268
(-133 from 1979)
102
(-16 from 1979)
0.00573
19791135
(-149 from 1978)
118
(-22 from 1978)
0.00685
1978986
(+271 from 1977)
140
(+45 from 1977)
0.00852
19771257
(-166 from 1976)
95
(-16 from 1976)
0.00578
19761091
(+36 from 1975)
111
(+8 from 1975)
0.00706
19751127
(-135 from 1974)
103
(-20 from 1974)
0.00660
1974992
(-49 from 1973)
123
(-5 from 1973)
0.00785
1973943
(-25 from 1972)
128
(-7 from 1972)
0.00824
1972918
(+82 from 1971)
135
(+10 from 1971)
0.00837
19711000
(-133 from 1970)
125
(-29 from 1970)
0.00713
1970867
(-101 from 1969)
154
(-21 from 1969)
0.00841
1969766
(+102 from 1968)
175
(+36 from 1968)
0.00993
1968868
(-99 from 1967)
139
(-24 from 1967)
0.00813
1967769
(+57 from 1966)
163
(+18 from 1966)
0.00949
1966826
(-42 from 1965)
145
(-14 from 1965)
0.00826
1965784
(+2 from 1964)
159
(-14 from 1964)
0.00870
1964786
(+17 from 1963)
173
(+7 from 1963)
0.00884
1963803
(+87 from 1962)
166
(+25 from 1962)
0.00835
1962890
(-50 from 1961)
141
(-17 from 1961)
0.00696
1961840
(-7 from 1960)
158
(+5 from 1960)
0.00761
1960833
(+49 from 1959)
153
(+15 from 1959)
0.00736
1959882
(+6 from 1958)
138
(+6 from 1958)
0.00664
1958888
(+101 from 1957)
132
(+22 from 1957)
0.00639
1957989
(-96 from 1956)
110
(-15 from 1956)
0.00524
1956893
(-130 from 1955)
125
(-31 from 1955)
0.00607
1955763
(+17 from 1954)
156
(+12 from 1954)
0.00778
1954780
(+57 from 1953)
144
(+22 from 1953)
0.00723
1953837
(-62 from 1952)
122
(-11 from 1952)
0.00632
1952775
(-31 from 1951)
133
(-6 from 1951)
0.00699
1951744
(-55 from 1950)
139
(-16 from 1950)
0.00752
1950689
(+13 from 1949)
155
(+10 from 1949)
0.00881
1949702
(-41 from 1948)
145
(-14 from 1948)
0.00826
1948661
(+35 from 1947)
159
(+12 from 1947)
0.00912
1947696
(-34 from 1946)
147
(+3 from 1946)
0.00809
1946662
(-8 from 1945)
144
(+18 from 1945)
0.00893
1945654
(-170 from 1944)
126
(-93 from 1944)
0.00936
1944484
(+197 from 1943)
219
(+95 from 1943)
0.01603
1943681
(-18 from 1942)
124
(-3 from 1942)
0.00864
1942663
(-35 from 1941)
127
No change from 1941
0.00913
1941628
(+7 from 1940)
127
(+4 from 1940)
0.01019
1940635
(-36 from 1939)
123
(-3 from 1939)
0.01041
1939599
(+60 from 1938)
126
(+18 from 1938)
0.01111
1938659
(-25 from 1937)
108
(-6 from 1937)
0.00946
1937634
(+38 from 1936)
114
(+17 from 1936)
0.01035
1936672
(-43 from 1935)
97
(-10 from 1935)
0.00900
1935629
(+103 from 1934)
107
(+24 from 1934)
0.00985
1934732
(-116 from 1933)
83
(-28 from 1933)
0.00767
1933616
(+8 from 1932)
111
(-3 from 1932)
0.01061
1932624
(+7 from 1931)
114
(+4 from 1931)
0.01030
1931631
(+15 from 1930)
110
(-4 from 1930)
0.00997
1930646
(-34 from 1929)
114
(-11 from 1929)
0.00977
1929612
(+8 from 1928)
125
(-4 from 1928)
0.01080
1928620
(+91 from 1927)
129
(+26 from 1927)
0.01079
1927711
(-15 from 1926)
103
(-4 from 1926)
0.00833
1926696
(-32 from 1925)
107
(-16 from 1925)
0.00870
1925664
(-27 from 1924)
123
(-15 from 1924)
0.00974
1924637
(-38 from 1923)
138
(-9 from 1923)
0.01065
1923599
(+25 from 1922)
147
(+8 from 1922)
0.01174
1922624
(+17 from 1921)
139
(+5 from 1921)
0.01114
1921641
(-19 from 1920)
134
(+2 from 1920)
0.01047
1920622
(+11 from 1919)
132
(+11 from 1919)
0.01061
1919633
(-95 from 1918)
121
(-49 from 1918)
0.01030
1918538
(+94 from 1917)
170
(+54 from 1917)
0.01414
1917632
(-55 from 1916)
116
(-19 from 1916)
0.01032
1916577
(-12 from 1915)
135
(+6 from 1915)
0.01243
1915565
(+43 from 1914)
129
(+41 from 1914)
0.01260
1914608
(-14 from 1913)
88
(+13 from 1913)
0.01105
1913594
(-18 from 1912)
75
(+5 from 1912)
0.01145
1912576
(+100 from 1911)
70
(+29 from 1911)
0.01193
1911676
(-56 from 1910)
41
(-5 from 1910)
0.00928
1910620
(-33 from 1909)
46
(+3 from 1909)
0.01096
1909587
(+142 from 1908)
43
(+15 from 1908)
0.01168
1908729
(-200 from 1907)
28
(-18 from 1907)
0.00790
1907529
(+104 from 1906)
46
(+14 from 1906)
0.01363
1906633
(-63 from 1905)
32
(-5 from 1905)
0.01021
1905570
(+6 from 1904)
37
(+3 from 1904)
0.01194
1904576
(-18 from 1903)
34
No change from 1903
0.01163
1903558
(+158 from 1902)
34
(+11 from 1902)
0.01222
1902716
(-101 from 1901)
23
(-3 from 1901)
0.00820
1901615
(-84 from 1900)
26
(-14 from 1900)
0.01023
1900531
(-41 from 1899)
40
(+4 from 1899)
0.01259
1899490
(+91 from 1898)
36
(+5 from 1898)
0.01455
1898581
(+79 from 1897)
31
(+9 from 1897)
0.01131
1897660
(-95 from 1896)
22
(-7 from 1896)
0.00886
1896565
(-27 from 1895)
29
(-1 from 1895)
0.01151
1895538
(+59 from 1894)
30
(+6 from 1894)
0.01214
1894597
(+33 from 1893)
24
(+3 from 1893)
0.01017
1893630
(-14 from 1892)
21
No change from 1892
0.00932
1892616
(-8 from 1891)
21
(+2 from 1891)
0.00934
1891608
(-50 from 1890)
19
(-3 from 1890)
0.00967
1890558
(+129 from 1889)
22
(+8 from 1889)
0.01091
1889687
(-24 from 1888)
14
(-1 from 1888)
0.00740
1888663
(-139 from 1887)
15
(-3 from 1887)
0.00792
1887524
(+82 from 1886)
18
(+4 from 1886)
0.01158
1886606
(-49 from 1885)
14
(-1 from 1885)
0.00911
1885557
(-37 from 1884)
15
(-1 from 1884)
0.01057
1884520
(+41 from 1883)
16
(+4 from 1883)
0.01163
1883561
(-31 from 1882)
12
No change from 1882
0.01000
1882530
(-27 from 1881)
12
(+1 from 1881)
0.01037
1881503
(+235 from 1880)
11
(+5 from 1880)
0.01113
1880738
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00615

American States Popularity Rankings for Camilla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1992021#2022022#2122023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2242021#2382022#2452023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3652021#3322022#3952023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4152021#4132022#4082023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3182021#3242022#4542023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3362021#3712022#5002023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3332021#3962022#4112023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2972021#2632022#5242023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4152021#4882022#4172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4952021#6002022#7532023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2592021#2182022#3542023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2822021#3182022#3352023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3812021#3172022#3502023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2142021#1582022#2262023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2812021#3172022#2862023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3422021#5072022#4222023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3292021#3672022#2702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2752021#3562022#4502023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3502021#4832022#3412023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3522021#3412022#5112023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4262021#4742022#3682023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5352021#4092022#3152023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2802021#3382022#2772023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3612021#4082022#5442023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7752021#5622022#5592023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3222021#2962022#5732023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3952021#4822022#5842023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2492021#2152022#2342023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1472021#1942022#2372023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2682021#3062022#2882023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3352021#2832022#2732023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3962021#3152022#5072023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4972020#3562021#2692022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2712020#2922022#3212023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1752021#1742022#1082023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2782020#3302021#3572023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1622019#3862021#2172022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4182020#4252021#4762022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3392019#2402020#2332023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2392008#2462013#2592014

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1652021#1592022#1132023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1882019#1912020#2212021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1382019#1532020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1811918#2141938

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1512018

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1562018

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2152013

Popularity Rankings for Camilla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#172020#122021#122022

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#352006#422007#502008

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#1792019#1682020#1662021

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1931993

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2302021#2082022#3912023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2582021#2552022#2742023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2702020#2562021#2662022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4552007#2932009#3812012

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3882020#4682021#2972022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3692017#4152018#4852021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3981986#4052021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4392020#5052021#6772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4912019#4452020#4782021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5442020#8832021#4582022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4782023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5002016#4912017#5072019

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Camilla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Primarily, Camilla is a girl’s name. It carries a gentle and refined essence, fitting well for a female personality.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Camilla

Camilla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Camilla Parker Bowles (British Royal, born 1947): The Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and a prominent member of the British royal family.
  • Camilla Belle (Actress, born 1986): An American actress known for her roles in films like "10,000 BC" and "When a Stranger Calls."
  • Camilla Thurlow (Television Personality, born 1989): A British television personality best known for her appearance on "Love Island."
  • Camilla Luddington (Actress, born 1983): A British-American actress famous for her role as Dr. Jo Wilson on "Grey's Anatomy."
  • Camilla Kerslake (Singer, born 1988): A British classical crossover singer and philanthropist.
  • Camilla Rosso (Actress, born 1994): A British actress who starred in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and "Legally Blondes."
  • Camilla Cleese (Comedian, born 1984): A British-American comedian, writer, and actress, daughter of John Cleese.
  • Camilla Dallerup (Dancer, born 1974): A Danish ballroom dancer and reality television star.
  • Camilla Salander ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," 2005 Novel): A mysterious hacker with a troubled past who helps solve complex crimes.
  • "Camilla Dickinson" (1951 Novel): Chronicles the life of a teenage girl navigating love and family turmoil in 1950s New York.
  • Camilla Reyes ("The Inheritance Games," 2020 Novel Series): A cunning and strategic character involved in a high-stakes inheritance battle.
  • "Camilla" (1994 Film): A drama film about an unexpected friendship between two women from different generations.
  • Camilla Belgravia ("The Royals," 2015 TV Series): A member of the British royal family dealing with the complexities of monarchy and scandal.
  • "Camilla's Conscience" (1890 Short Story): Explores the moral dilemmas faced by a young woman in Victorian society.
  • Camilla City (Georgia, USA): A city in southwestern Georgia with a rich history and vibrant community life.
  • Camilla Park (Toronto, Ontario, Canada): A public park offering green space and recreational facilities in the heart of Toronto.
  • Camilla Creek (South Carolina, USA): A small creek that provides scenic views and opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
  • Camilla Beach (Queensland, Australia): A beautiful beach located in the Whitsunday region, perfect for relaxation and water activities.
  • Camilla Mountain (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain offering hiking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Camilla River (New South Wales, Australia): A river that flows through lush landscapes, providing habitats for various wildlife species.

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