Rising since 2005, #1,673 for girls today.
Popularity of Camellia since 1921
Babies named Camellia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 296 |
| 1950s | 358 |
| 1960s | 301 |
| 1970s | 237 |
| 1980s | 302 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 664 |
| 2020s | 719 |
Meaning & origin
Camellia is a floral name that has been slowly gaining traction in the United States. First recorded in 1921, it reached its peak rank of 1673 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 13,067 girls given the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2005, showing a steady increase in popularity. It is most common in Washington, California, and Ohio. As a botanical name, Camellia fits into the broader trend of nature-inspired names, appealing to parents who want a distinctive yet familiar option.
Camellia is a botanical name taken directly from the genus of flowering shrubs native to eastern Asia. The plant was named by Linnaeus in honor of Georg Kamel, a Jesuit missionary and botanist. As a given name, Camellia came into use in the 19th century, inspired by other floral names and the popularity of the camellia flower in Victorian gardens.
Where Camellia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Camellia” around the world
Where Camellia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Melia, Lia
Sibling names for Camellia
Names that share Camellia's style, for a brother or sister.
