What is the origin of the name Camelia?

Camelia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Camelia?

Camelia is currently ranked #3392 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Camelia?

Camelia is pronounced kah-MEE-lee-ah.

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Camelia

kah-MEE-lee-ah

Popularity

#3392

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

2,902

Peak Year

#71 in 1987

First Recorded

1884

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Camelia is a name derived from the Camellia flower, named after the botanist Georg Joseph Kamel.

Nickname Watch

Cami Melia Milly

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Cami Melia Milly

Spelling Variations

Camellia

Similar Names

Viola Liliana Rosalia Magnolia

Personality Traits

ElegantRefinedBeautifulGraceful

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