Camelia

Camelia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 46 girls in the United States.

Camelia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Camelia

Camelia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Camelia first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1050 in 1884, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 2,902 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Camelia in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#1050 in 1884
Peak year
1987
Babies named Camelia in 2024
46
Total since 1880
2,902

Camelia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1410 in 2023
Babies named Camelia in 2025
15
Total since 1996
199

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Camelia mean?

The meaning of Camelia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Camelia a boy or girl name?

Camelia is a girl name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Camelia?

Camelia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Camelia?

Camelia first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #1050 in 1884, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].