Girl
Camilla
young ceremonial attendant
About Camilla
Regal bearing and timeless elegance define this name that has adorned queens and commoners alike throughout history. The three syllables create a stately rhythm that commands respect without demanding formality. There's a classical beauty to the name that transcends fleeting trends, ensuring it will never feel dated or out of place. The soft consonants and vowel harmony produce a gentle, sophisticated sound that's distinctly feminine. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its literary connections and historical significance. It offers excellent nickname potential while remaining beautiful in its complete form. The name works seamlessly across cultures and languages, recognized internationally without being overly common. It suggests intelligence, poise, and confidence—qualities many parents hope to nurture in their daughters. The name transitions beautifully through all life stages, from adorable infant to accomplished adult.
Popularity of the Name Camilla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #755 | ||||
| 1881 | #512 | ||||
| 1882 | #531 | ||||
| 1883 | #563 | ||||
| 1884 | #521 | ||||
| 1885 | #559 | ||||
| 1886 | #609 | ||||
| 1887 | #527 | ||||
| 1888 | #665 | ||||
| 1889 | #690 | ||||
| 1890 | #559 | ||||
| 1891 | #612 | ||||
| 1892 | #619 | ||||
| 1893 | #632 | ||||
| 1894 | #598 | ||||
| 1895 | #539 | ||||
| 1896 | #567 | ||||
| 1897 | #662 | ||||
| 1898 | #581 | ||||
| 1899 | #492 | ||||
| 1900 | #532 | ||||
| 1901 | #616 | ||||
| 1902 | #716 | ||||
| 1903 | #558 | ||||
| 1904 | #578 | ||||
| 1905 | #571 | ||||
| 1906 | #634 | ||||
| 1907 | #530 | ||||
| 1908 | #730 | ||||
| 1909 | #587 | ||||
| 1910 | #621 | ||||
| 1911 | #676 | ||||
| 1912 | #577 | ||||
| 1913 | #595 | ||||
| 1914 | #608 | ||||
| 1915 | #565 | ||||
| 1916 | #577 | ||||
| 1917 | #633 | ||||
| 1918 | #538 | ||||
| 1919 | #633 | ||||
| 1920 | #622 | ||||
| 1921 | #641 | ||||
| 1922 | #625 | ||||
| 1923 | #599 | ||||
| 1924 | #637 | ||||
| 1925 | #666 | ||||
| 1926 | #698 | ||||
| 1927 | #712 | ||||
| 1928 | #620 | ||||
| 1929 | #613 | ||||
| 1930 | #646 | ||||
| 1931 | #631 | ||||
| 1932 | #624 | ||||
| 1933 | #616 | ||||
| 1934 | #732 | ||||
| 1935 | #629 | ||||
| 1936 | #672 | ||||
| 1937 | #636 | ||||
| 1938 | #662 | ||||
| 1939 | #599 | ||||
| 1940 | #636 | ||||
| 1941 | #628 | ||||
| 1942 | #663 | ||||
| 1943 | #683 | ||||
| 1944 | #484 | ||||
| 1945 | #654 | ||||
| 1946 | #663 | ||||
| 1947 | #698 | ||||
| 1948 | #660 | ||||
| 1949 | #703 | ||||
| 1950 | #688 | ||||
| 1951 | #743 | ||||
| 1952 | #774 | ||||
| 1953 | #836 | ||||
| 1954 | #779 | ||||
| 1955 | #762 | ||||
| 1956 | #893 | ||||
| 1957 | #988 | ||||
| 1958 | #887 | ||||
| 1959 | #882 | ||||
| 1960 | #832 | ||||
| 1961 | #840 | ||||
| 1962 | #890 | ||||
| 1963 | #805 | ||||
| 1964 | #786 | ||||
| 1965 | #784 | ||||
| 1966 | #826 | #239 | |||
| 1967 | #772 | #411 | |||
| 1968 | #868 | #273 | |||
| 1969 | #766 | #289 | |||
| 1970 | #867 | #335 | |||
| 1971 | #1000 | #422 | |||
| 1972 | #918 | #301 | |||
| 1973 | #943 | #351 | |||
| 1974 | #992 | #401 | |||
| 1978 | #986 | #433 | |||
| 2001 | #960 | #860 | |||
| 2003 | #890 | #702 | |||
| 2004 | #913 | #673 | |||
| 2005 | #874 | #957 | |||
| 2006 | #823 | #771 | |||
| 2007 | #730 | #749 | |||
| 2008 | #634 | #786 | #510 | ||
| 2009 | #553 | #730 | #870 | ||
| 2010 | #507 | #723 | #671 | #695 | |
| 2011 | #458 | #650 | #622 | #758 | |
| 2012 | #442 | #613 | #615 | #930 | |
| 2013 | #400 | #636 | #674 | #915 | |
| 2014 | #363 | #499 | #591 | #628 | |
| 2015 | #374 | #499 | #761 | #584 | |
| 2016 | #342 | #594 | #521 | ||
| 2017 | #308 | #498 | #652 | #624 | |
| 2018 | #303 | #413 | #742 | #491 | |
| 2019 | #271 | #515 | #876 | #463 | |
| 2020 | #263 | #447 | #542 | #410 | |
| 2021 | #307 | #474 | #373 | #877 | #508 |
| 2022 | #314 | #496 | #460 | #392 | |
| 2023 | #336 | #596 | #595 | ||
| 2024 | #323 | #652 | #560 | #514 | |
| 2025 | #361 | #622 | #637 | ||
| 1997 | #578 | #919 | |||
| 1998 | #579 | #977 | |||
| 1999 | #590 | ||||
| 2000 | #762 | ||||
| 2002 | #742 | ||||
| 1986 | #376 | #469 | |||
| 1975 | #324 | ||||
| 1976 | #513 | ||||
| 1977 | #369 | ||||
| 1979 | #366 | ||||
| 1981 | #481 | ||||
| 1982 | #541 | ||||
| 1983 | #443 | ||||
| 1984 | #423 | ||||
| 1985 | #464 | ||||
| 1989 | #410 | ||||
| 1990 | #526 | ||||
| 1991 | #527 | ||||
| 1992 | #538 | ||||
| 1993 | #419 | #976 | |||
| 1994 | #874 | ||||
| 1995 | #975 | ||||
| 1996 | #841 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Camilla
Names Similar to Camilla
Nicknames for Camilla
- Cam
- Cami
- Milla
- Millie
Famous People Named Camilla
| Camilla Parker Bowles | The Duchess of Cornwall, wife of Prince Charles |
| Camilla Belle | American actress |
| Camilla Dallerup | Danish ballroom dancer and author |
| Camilla Martin | Danish badminton player |
| Camilla Poindexter | American reality TV personality |
| Camilla Rutherford | English actress |
| Camilla Scott | Canadian actress and singer |
| Camilla Tilling | Swedish opera singer |
| Camilla Williams | American soprano |
| Camilla Luddington | English actress |
| Camilla Stærnum-Hansen | Norwegian journalist and author |
| Camilla Harket | Norwegian singer and songwriter |
| Camilla Alves | Brazilian-American model and designer, wife of Matthew McConaughey |
| Camilla Parker-Bowles | The Duchess of Cornwall, wife of Prince Charles |
| Camilla Läckberg | Swedish author |
| Camilla Horn | German actress |
Characters Named Camilla
| Camilla Macaulay | A character in the novel "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt |
| Camilla Valerius | A character in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim" |
| Camilla Montes | A character in the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" |
| Camilla Armstrong | A character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Camilla Marks-Whiteman | A character in the TV series "Scream Queens" |
| Camilla | Red Velvet - A member of the South Korean girl group Red Velvet |
| Camilla Ainsworth | A contestant on the reality TV show "The Apprentice" |
| Camilla Cleese | A character in the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" |
| Camilla Naprous | A character in the TV series "The Spanish Princess" |
| Camilla Paget | A character in the novel "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn |
| Camilla Hattersley | A character in the TV series "Doctors" |
| Camilla "Cam" Shepard | A character in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Camilla Forester | A character in the TV series "White Collar" |
| Camilla Daniels | A character in the TV series "Nashville" |
| Camilla Chameleon | A character in the animated TV series "Sofia the First" |
| Camilla "Cam" Verhoeven | A character in the book series "Vampire Academy" by Richelle Mead |
| Camilla "Cam" Donovan | A character in the TV series "American Horror Story" |
| Camilla Hunsford | A character in the novel "A Room with a View" by E.M. Forster |
| Camilla Falquez | A character in the TV series "The Young Pope" |
| Camilla "Cami" O'Connell | A character in the TV series "The Originals" |