Camellia

Camellia 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 138 girls in the United States.

Camellia at a glance

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

About the name Camellia

Camellia 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, Camellia first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1387 in 1948, and in 2024 138 babies received the name — 3,224 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Camellia in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#1387 in 1948
Peak year
2024
Babies named Camellia in 2024
138
Total since 1880
3,224

Camellia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2042 in 2020
Babies named Camellia in 2025
6
Total since 1996
92

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Camellia mean?

The meaning of Camellia 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 Camellia a boy or girl name?

Camellia is a girl name. In 2024, 138 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Camellia?

Camellia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Camellia?

Camellia first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #1387 in 1948, and 138 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].