What is the origin of the name Camellia?

Camellia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Camellia?

Camellia is currently ranked #1539 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Camellia?

Camellia is pronounced kə-MEE-lee-ə.

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Camellia

kə-MEE-lee-ə

Popularity

#1539

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

3,224

Peak Year

#138 in 2024

First Recorded

1921

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Named after the Camellia flower, in honor of botanist Georg Joseph Kamel.

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Cam Cami Mellie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Cam Cami Mellie

Similar Names

Lilia Violet Rose Jasmine

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulBeautifulRefined

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