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The baby name Camilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced UK/US IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/ or /kəˈmiːlə/; common: kuh-MIL-uh, kuh-MEE-luh.

Camilla is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: UK/US IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/ or /kəˈmiːlə/; common: kuh-MIL-uh, kuh-MEE-luh

What is the meaning of the name Camilla ?

The baby name Camilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced UK/US IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/ or /kəˈmiːlə/; common: kuh-MIL-uh, kuh-MEE-luh.

Camilla is Latin in Origin.

Camilla stems from Latin Camilla, the feminine of Camillus, a term for a youth of noble birth who assisted priests at sacrificial rites; by extension, the name denotes an acolyte or ceremonial attendant. In classical literature, Virgil’s Aeneid immortalized the swift warrior-maiden Camilla, embedding the name with associations of agility, chastity, and martial grace. Some scholars suggest a possible Etruscan substrate, though the Latin sense prevails.

Medieval and Renaissance Italy sustained the name, from which it spread across Europe; it entered English use by the 17th century and saw renewed prominence in the 20th–21st centuries (notably via Britain’s Queen Camilla). Key variants include Italian Camilla, Spanish and Portuguese Camila, French unisex Camille, and Kamilla in Nordic and Slavic languages; related diminutives are Cami, Mila, Millie, and Milla. Often linked to the tea-flower Camellia, the botanical term is unrelated.

Camilla has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Camilla

Camilla Belle Actor · Born 1986 · United States Camilla Belle is an American actress best known for films like 10,000 BC, When a Stranger Calls, and Push. She was born and raised in Los Angeles and started acting young, first appearing in many TV commercials before landing her first lead role in NBC's Trapped Beneath the Earth in 1992. Camilla Luddington Actor · Born 1983 · United States Camilla Luddington is best known for playing Dr. Jo Wilson on Grey's Anatomy, a role she has had since 2012. She is an English actress. Camilla Horn Actor · Born 1903 · Germany Camilla Horn was a German film star best known for her work in silent and early sound movies. She appeared in several late-1920s Hollywood productions, including Faust and Eternal Love, and also acted in British and Italian films.
Camilla Spira Actor · Born 1906 · Germany Camilla Spira was a German actress best known for her work in film. She appeared in 68 films between 1924 and 1986 and had a long screen career spanning more than six decades. Camilla Henemark Actor · Born 1964 · Sweden Camilla Henemark, also known as La Camilla, is a Swedish singer, actress, political spokesperson, and former fashion model, best known for her music and screen work. As an actress, she appeared in films including Kenny Star Fighter, Jarret, and For Love or Money.

Camilla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2024 #1 — 911
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
DK Girls 0 #6 2,419 7,429
IT Girls 2024 #10 2,118 47
DK 0 #16 560 5,198
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
KZ 0 #93 2 1,452
Switzerland Girls 2024 #97 39 1,786
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
IT Girls 0 #112 23,976 9,415
Norway Girls 2025 #113 14 453
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Finland Girls 0 #123 781 1,368
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
EE Girls 0 #137 6 1,888
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
IT 0 #144 2,095 4,183
BW Girls 0 #147 5 4,216
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
Finland Girls 2026 #160 3,181 3,895
Belgium Girls 2022 #164 28 404
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LU Girls 0 #172 14 4,850
Finland 0 #174 158 830
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
NA Girls 0 #199 26 7,146
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
BR 0 #210 143 5,969
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
Canada Girls 2024 #230 56 2,795
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Girls 0 #238 14 7,056
JM Girls 0 #242 18 7,507
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
PT 0 #243 8 4,161
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
KZ Girls 0 #266 55 5,862
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
BR Girls 0 #278 1,623 12,708
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
United States Girls 2024 #288 951 8,487
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
QA Girls 0 #304 13 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
GH Girls 0 #314 11 6,973
CN Girls 0 #316 34 8,829
PL Girls 0 #323 32 5,096
CZ Girls 0 #327 15 5,378
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MU Girls 0 #340 12 8,539
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
PH Girls 0 #357 34 13,098
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
Austria Girls 0 #368 53 1,885
France Girls 2021 #369 37 3,185
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
PT Girls 0 #404 48 7,952
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
RU Girls 0 #407 92 11,913
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
Germany 0 #412 26 2,542
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
ZA 0 #414 34 14,421
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #501 15 19,177
CM Girls 0 #507 34 11,671
PS Girls 0 #508 16 10,981
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
IR Girls 0 #517 14 8,334
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
AE Girls 0 #522 32 20,968
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
HK Girls 0 #538 78 16,104
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
SG Girls 0 #557 30 18,916
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AR Girls 0 #590 10 8,289
IL Girls 0 #598 20 11,648
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
Germany Girls 0 #692 148 4,949
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
BR Boys 0 #728 24 12,213
NG Girls 0 #739 48 15,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NL Girls 0 #780 176 5,933
CL Girls 0 #783 69 14,098
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
TN 0 #806 24 13,765
ZA Girls 0 #825 326 25,928
PE Girls 0 #870 74 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #906 78 5,561
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Girls 0 #928 151 16,140
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
MY Girls 0 #950 45 24,821
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
MA 0 #1,097 32 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,143 41 17,781
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,358 114 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Camilla is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Camilla

Camilla is predominantly a girl's name.
Camilla is a 3 syllable name, pronounced UK/US IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/ or /kəˈmiːlə/; common: kuh-MIL-uh, kuh-MEE-luh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Camila, Camille, Kamila, Kamilah, Kamilla and Kamille.
Across languages, Camilla has these equivalents: Camila (Spanish/Portuguese), Camille (French), Kamila/Kamilah (Slavic/Arabic forms), Camillo/Camilo (male equivalents), Camillus (Latin).
Yes, very popular — Camilla ranked #1 in Ireland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Camilla ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2024).
Camilla's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #393 in 2011 to #369 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 5 notable people named Camilla are in our database, including Camilla Belle (Actor), Camilla Luddington (Actor), Camilla Horn (Actor).