Camellia
Camellia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Camellia flower, named after botanist Georg Joseph Kamel.
Origin and history
Camellia is a botanical name derived from the genus of flowering shrubs named in honor of the missionary Georg Joseph Kamel. It represents the flower that symbolizes admiration, perfection, and gratitude. While historically uncommon, the name has seen increased interest in recent years as parents seek distinctive floral choices.
Popularity in the United States
3,347 babies in the United States have been named Camellia since 1880. It ranks #3066 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1397.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.8 %)
- TX (19 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- AL (5.7 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 296 |
| 1950-1960 | 358 |
| 1960-1970 | 301 |
| 1970-1980 | 237 |
| 1980-1990 | 302 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 188 |
| 2010-2019 | 664 |
| 2020-2029 | 719 |
Nicknames
Cami, Cam
Fun facts
- The plant genus Camellia includes the species Camellia sinensis, which is the source of all traditional tea leaves.
- Linnaeus named the genus Camellia in honor of Georg Joseph Kamel, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary and botanist.