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At a Glance: Name: Camilla – Origin: Latin (ancient Roman family name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: kuh-MIL-ah
Camilla (pronounced kuh-MIL-ah, IPA /kəˈmɪlə/) traces back to an ancient Roman family name, giving it that timeless, romantic, storybook quality parents often notice. You may see it claimed that Camilla means 'young ceremonial attendant,' but that's folk etymology — similar to how 'Luke' doesn't really mean 'bringer of light.' The Roman family name is actually of obscure, likely non-Latin origin, so no meaning has been confirmed.
Meaning & Origin of Camilla
Origin: Latin (ancient Roman family name).
A common claim: Camilla is often said to mean 'young ceremonial attendant.' Actually: That's folk etymology, much like 'Luke' doesn't really mean 'bringer of light' — the Roman family name Camilla derives from is of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so no meaning is actually confirmed.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Camilla
Phonetic: kuh-MIL-ah IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/
Popularity of Camilla
Camilla has been tracked in Social Security data since 1880, peaking at #263 in 2020 with 1,169 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #324, with 951 babies born that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Camilla mean?
Camilla is often said to mean ‘young ceremonial attendant.’ That’s folk etymology, much like ‘Luke’ doesn’t really mean ‘bringer of light’ — the Roman family name Camilla derives from is of obscure, probably non-Latin origin, so no meaning is actually confirmed.
How do you pronounce Camilla?
Camilla is pronounced kuh-MIL-ah (IPA: /kəˈmɪlə/).
Is Camilla a popular name right now?
Camilla peaked at #263 in 2020 and is ranked #324 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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