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Camella

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Pronounced kuh-MEL-ah /kəˈmɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young ceremonial attendant'; also linked to the camellia flower; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A young attendant; the camellia flower: Camella is a form of Camilla. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kuh-MEL-ah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA form of Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young ceremonial attendant'; also linked to the camellia flower; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9648 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019092024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Camella is a form of Camilla — from the Latin, 'a young ceremonial attendant'; also linked to the camellia flower (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kuh-MEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, a-young-attendant-and-the-camellia at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Camilla is Latin for 'a young ceremonial attendant' (also linked to the camellia flower) — Camella is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kuh-MEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Camilla — routes layered

Variations

CamillaCameliaKamella

Nicknames

Cam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camella mean?

Camella is a form of Camilla — Latin 'a young ceremonial attendant'; also linked to the camellia flower; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Camella?

It's said kuh-MEL-ah /kəˈmɛl.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Camella a boy or girl name?

Camella is a girl's name.

How popular is Camella?

Camella is a very rare name in the U.S.

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