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Camilla
GirlLatin· “from a Roman family name, perhaps 'young attendant'”
- Meaning
- from a Roman family name, perhaps 'young attendant'
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- kuh-MIH-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #361
- US babies 2025
- 847
- Best rank
- #263 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Camilla
Camilla is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “from a Roman family name, perhaps 'young attendant'”.
Camilla comes from Latin, the feminine form of the Roman family name Camillus. Roman writers linked it to camillus, a word for a youth who assisted at religious ceremonies, though the name may be older than that explanation. In Virgil's Aeneid, Camilla is a swift warrior maiden who fights against Aeneas, which gave the name a heroic literary edge. In modern times Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom has made it familiar worldwide. The name feels polished and a little aristocratic, with easy nicknames such as Cami, Millie and Milla.
Popularity over time
Camilla has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 120 different years. Its best national rank was #263 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2019, when 1,224 were named Camilla. In 2025, 847 babies were named Camilla, and it ranked #361 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #622 in 1920, #689 in 1950, #1,269 in 1980, #1,199 in 2000, #507 in 2010, and #361 in 2025. Of the 30,276 US girls named Camilla since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,959 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Thea, Briella, Samara, Charlee, and Kali.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Camilla ranked highest in New Mexico, Delaware, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #147 | 10 |
| Delaware | #147 | 6 |
| Massachusetts | #190 | 29 |
| Arizona | #219 | 31 |
| Idaho | #223 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Camilla is usually pronounced kuh-MIH-luh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with C and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Camilla
A few middle names that flow with Camilla: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Camilla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camilla mean?
Camilla is a Latin name that is usually said to mean “from a Roman family name, perhaps 'young attendant'”.
What is the origin of the name Camilla?
Camilla has Latin roots. Camilla comes from Latin, the feminine form of the Roman family name Camillus.
Is Camilla a popular name?
Yes. Camilla ranked #361 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Camilla a boy or girl name?
Camilla is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Camilla?
Camilla is usually pronounced kuh-MIH-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings