Camilla name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin and Greek

Usage: Arabic, English, Scandinavian, Italian, Finnish, German, Spanish, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Camilla

cah-mill-ah

Meaning: Young Ceremonial Attendant, Helper to the Priest, Religious, Attendant of Temple, Acolyte and Chamomile

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What does Camilla mean?
Variations of Camilla
Middle Names for Camilla
How popular is Camilla?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Camilla
Sibling Names for Camilla
Famous People Named Camilla
Lists having Camilla

What does Camilla mean?

Meaning of Camilla is Young Ceremonial Attendant, Helper to the Priest, Religious, Attendant of Temple, Acolyte, Chamomile or Earth-Apple, from Greek Χαμαί = on the Ground and Μήλον = Apple Because Its Scent is Apple-Like came from Latin and Greek and is commonly used in Arabic, Italian, Finnish, Icelandic, German, English, Spanish, Swedish, Scandinavian, Danish, Greenlandic and Norwegian is used for both sexes.

Camilla is a feminine form of Camillus. Originated from Etruscan and Latin, Famous and Venerable Camillus is notably used in Swedish, Danish and Finnish languages, Camillus means "Attendant At Religious Services and Honorable Born".

It is celebrated on March 31st or May 9th.

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How do I pronounce Camilla?

cah-mill-ah is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Camilla. The other ways to say the name is ka-mee-luh.

Variants of Camilla

Camillus, Cama, Kamille, Kamilla, Kamilah, Camill, Kamielle, Kamila, Kaamilah

Names that rhyme with Camilla

How popular is the name Camilla?

Camilla is a popular name in United States given to over 23052 babies in 140 years. At present at its peak, 1088 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 302nd position.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 10 times Also, Camilla is a popular name in Italy given to over 36962 babies in 20 years.

The name is current favorite of the parents, in 2018, it ranked 19th when 2213 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 20 times Also, Camilla was a popular name in Denmark.

Over 18628 babies have been named Camilla since 1985. At its zenith in 1987, it ranked 1st when 1412 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. After 24 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 5 baby names 12 times

Camilla is common in England and Wales where over 1305 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 408th spot and 108 baby girls were given the name. Camilla is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1900 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1913, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 477 on girl names chart when 46 babies were named Camilla. Over 901 babies in France have been named Camilla.

Camilla is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, even after 35 years of use, it could not make it big.

There are over 185 babies that have been given the name Camilla in Ireland. Also, it is among the top 400 girl names in Switzerland. There are over 313 babies that have been given the name Camilla in Switzerland.

Also, it is uncommon in Belgium, where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 2018 when it ranked 836th.

But Camilla is a popular baby name in Sweden where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Brazil, Norway, Russia and England.

As per our findings, over 140000 babies have been bestowed Camilla around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			302	1088
2017			308	1047
2016			342	972
2015			374	870
2014			364	890

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Camilla in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	11	377	439
	0	0	0	6307
	0	5	25797	9375
	0	5	11361	13704
	1	0	11361	0

What numerology tells about Camilla?

You change your mind quickly and fall in love with people who are your total opposite. However, you live by other people's rules and social restrictions which is not good for you. You are bold and gutsy, and this affects your personality. Your independence and narcissism make you more attractive than you already are in people's eyes. Listen to the advice you give. Your great sense of humor makes you attractive in other people's eyes.

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Middle names for Camilla

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Sibling Names for Camilla

Camilla is a charming name that has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you're a fan of this name and are looking for sibling names to complement it, you've come to the right place! We've compiled a list of sibling names that pair well with Camilla, so you can find the perfect name for your growing family.

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Famous people named Camilla

Camilla Collett, Norwegian writer
Camilla Ottesen, Danish television presenter
Camilla Williams, American operatic soprano
Camilla Thulin, Swedish fashion designer
Camilla Di Giuseppe, 11:30 late night anchor for CTV Calgary
Camilla Urso, child prodigy and American violinist
Camilla Sköld Jansson, Swedish Left Party politician
Camilla Overbye Roos, was born on January 19, 1969 in Copenhagen
Camilla Way, English author who was previously, from 2005
Camilla Faà, Italian noble who was married secretly
Camilla Hall, artist, college trained social worker
Camilla Henemark, Swedish singer, actress
Camilla Martin, retired badminton player from Denmark
Camilla Rutherford, English actress and fashion model

Camilla Scott, Canadian actress and television hostess
Camilla Gunell, politician within the Åland Islands
Camilla Wedgwood, British anthropologist and academic administrator
Camilla Gibb, English-born Canadian writer
Camilla Belle, Brazilian-American actress, director
Camilla Power, Irish-born English actress
Camilla Dallerup, Danish author, life coach hypnotherapist
Camilla Horn, German dancer and a film star of the silent and sound era
Camilla Beeput, English stage
Camilla Läckberg, Swedish crime writer
Camilla and Rebecca Rosso, are British twin actresses and singers
Camilla Spelta, Italian former ice dancer
Camilla Pistorello, Italian former ice dancer

Camilla Cavendish, Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice, British journalist and former Director of Policy for Prime Minister David Cameron
Camilla Lundén in Spring för livet as Actress
Camilla Braaksma in De nacht van de wilde ezels as Actress
Camilla Larsson in Om jag vänder mig om as Actress
Camilla Tominey in Path of Destruction/Royal Wedding as
Camilla Thorsson in Shut Up and Sing as Actress
Camilla Mberekpe in Game Fools Play as Actress
Camilla Ah Kin in Ali & the Ball as Actress
Camilla Ken in Rocco Ravishes St. Petersburg as Actress
Camilla Ramonn in Baby as Writer
Camilla Arfwedson, is a London actress known for her theater performances.

Camilla Ochlan, from 2000 action and drama movie Cyberon, who portrayed the Denise.
Camilla Ball, from 2011 comedy flick And They're Off, who played the Reporter.
Camilla More, from 1990 action and horror movie The Dark Side of the Moon, who portrayed the Lesli.
Camilla von Hollay played the central role of Margit in 1919 drama, romance flick Casanova.
In 2014, Camilla Motta portrayed the role of N in flick Bil Kanoun.
In 2007 comedy movie, Un amore su misura, Camilla Sjoberg characterized Elettra.
In 2010, Camilla Gallo portrayed the role of N in horror film Fontane di Sangue.

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