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Camielle

kuh-MEE-el · Of uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Camille or a variant of Camilla, often associated with the camellia flower.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Camielle since 1968

Babies named Camielle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Camielle's real moment was 2012.

51015198020002020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s0
1980s55
1990s68
2000s71
2010s69
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Camielle is a rarely given modern feminine name, first recorded in 1968 and never achieving widespread popularity. Its peak year was 2012, but it has remained stable with very low usage, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. The name likely arose as a variant of Camille, itself a French form of Camilla. Though never ranking, its trajectory suggests a steady, niche appeal. Parents may be drawn to its delicate, flower-like sound, reminiscent of Camilla or the camellia bloom. The absence of top states indicates its scattered use across the country.

Camielle appears to be a modern feminine name, possibly a blend or elaboration of Camille (French form of Camilla) or a direct variant. Camilla itself derives from the Roman family name Camillus, meaning 'acolyte' or 'attendant' in Latin. The final 'e' gives it a French-inspired feminine ending. The name has been in use since the late 1960s in the United States.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Cami, Mia, Elle

Variants: Camille, Camilla, Camila, Kamille

Sibling names for Camielle

Names that share Camielle's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Camielle mean?
Camielle likely derives from Camille or Camilla, potentially meaning 'acolyte' or being associated with the camellia flower, but its etymology is uncertain.
How popular is the name Camielle?
Camielle has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2012, and it has remained consistently rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades.
Is Camielle a boy's or girl's name?
Camielle is almost exclusively used for girls, similar to Camille and Camilla.