Camilla

At a Glance

Origin

Latin (ancient Roman family name)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

kuh-MIL-ahListen

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

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.

Names Like Camilla

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

• Adaline
• Antonella
• Arabella
• Ariana
• Arianna
• Celina

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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