The nameCamilla
Camilla is a girl's name of Latin origin, the Italian and English form of Camille.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin camillus, the name of young attendants at religious rites in ancient Rome.
Origin
Latin, through Italian and English.
History
In France, Camilla has been found since the early 20th century but stayed rare, then grew from the 2000s and peaked in the late 2010s.
Famous people named Camilla
- Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom
Popularity of the name Camilla
Camilla in France
Camilla was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 280 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Camilla. Half of all babies named Camilla in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 39 births a year.
Variants and related names
Camilla in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camilla mean?
From the Latin camillus, the name of young attendants at religious rites in ancient Rome.
What is the origin of the name Camilla?
Latin, through Italian and English.
Is Camilla a girl's or a boy's name?
Camilla is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Camilla?
Variants and related names of Camilla include Camila and Kamila.
Who are famous people named Camilla?
Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom.