Declining since 2021, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Camilia since 1963
Babies named Camilia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Camilia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1963. It remains uncommon, ranking 7,491 in 2025 with approximately 1 in every 114,805 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2022, though it has been gradually falling in use since 2021. The name is primarily a modern spelling variant of the more established Camilla and Camila. Despite its low frequency, Camilia has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, individual appeal. Its unfamiliarity may attract parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding alternative to the more popular Camila.
Camilia is a feminine derivative of the ancient Roman family name Camilius, which itself may be connected to the Latin word camillus, referring to a youth serving as an attendant in religious rites. The name Camilla, a more common variant, appears in Virgil's Aeneid as the name of a swift warrior maiden. Camilia emerged as a distinct spelling in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States.
“Camilia” around the world
Where Camilia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
70
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cami, Milia, Lia
Sibling names for Camilia
Names that share Camilia's style, for a brother or sister.
