Camelia

At a Glance

Meaning

Camellia flower (named after botanist Kamel)

Origin

Romanian (flower name, ultimately eponymous)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

kuh-MEEL-yuhListen

Camelia is a Romanian name for a girl, pronounced kuh-MEEL-yuh, taken from the camellia flower. You may see it described as meaning something like 'beautiful, vibrant flower,' but that's not quite right — the flower itself was named after botanist Kamel, not for any trait of the bloom. With its vintage feel, Camelia fits well among nature-inspired, romantic, storybook name choices.

Meaning & Origin of Camelia

Meaning: Camellia flower (named after botanist Kamel).

Origin: Romanian (flower name, ultimately eponymous).

A common claim: Camellia flower Actually: Camelia is often framed as descriptively meaning a 'beautiful/vibrant flower,' but the flower name is actually an eponym honoring botanist Kamel, with no descriptive root.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Camelia

Popularity of Camelia

Camelia's best year on the SSA charts was 1884, when it ranked #1050 with just 5 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3392, even though 46 babies carried it that year.

Names Like Camelia

These names share Camelia’s style, era or origin.

• Florentina
• Daphne
• Georgiana
• Gerda
• Iona
• Laurel

FAQ

What does the name Camelia mean?

Camellia flower (named after botanist Kamel). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Camelia?

Camelia is pronounced kuh-MEEL-yuh (IPA: /kəˈmiːljə/).

Is Camelia a popular name right now?

Camelia peaked at #1050 in 1884 and is ranked #3392 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)

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