girl's name
Camilia
kah-mee-LYAH (French)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,337
France
#729
2025 births
Camilia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Camilia is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in France in 2014, when 110 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 10,718 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1904.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Camilia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 305 |
| 2000s | 675 |
| 2010s | 925 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 405 |
How Popular Is Camilia?
In 2025, Camilia was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #729 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Camilia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Camilia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Camilia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Camilia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Camilia
- French kah-mee-LYAH
Sibling Names for Camilia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Camilia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Camilia
How popular is the name Camilia?
In 2025, Camilia was given to 55 babies in France, ranking #729 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Camilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Camilia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Camilia?
Camilia has 3 syllables.
When was Camilia most popular?
Camilia peaked in 2014, when 110 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Camilia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Camilia currently ranks #729 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.