Camilla
Meaning of Camilla
Camilla is a classic and elegant female name with roots in various cultures. The pronunciation varies slightly depending on the language. In English, it's pronounced as kuh-MIL-uh (/kəˈmɪlə/), whereas in Italian, it becomes kah-MEE-lah (/kaˈmiːla/), and in Spanish, it's pronounced as kah-MEE-yah (/kaˈmi.ja/). A common variation of Camilla is Camila.
In terms of popularity within the United States, data shows fluctuation over the years. From modest beginnings in the late 19th century, with a mere six newborns given the name in 1880, its popularity grew steadily throughout the 20th century. It reached its peak rank of 260 in recent years (2020) with 1169 new-born girls named Camilla. This demonstrates that while Camilla might not be the most common choice for parents, it retains a consistent appeal due to its timeless charm and cross-cultural versatility.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as kah-MEE-lah (/kaˈmiːla/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as kah-MEE-yah (/kaˈmi.ja/)
English
- Pronunced as kuh-MIL-uh (/kəˈmɪlə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Camilla
| Camilla Battista da Varano was an Italian princess who became a Poor Clare nun and abbess, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. |
| Camilla Belle Routh, professionally known as Camilla Belle, is an American actress known for her roles in films such as The Lost World: Jurassic Park and 10,000 BC, as well as her work in independent films like The Quiet and The Mad Whale. |
| Hilary Camilla Cavendish, Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice, is a British journalist, columnist, and former Director of Policy for Prime Minister David Cameron, who currently serves as a non-affiliated peer in the House of Lords. |
| Camilla Ella Williams was a pioneering American operatic soprano, known for being the first African American to receive a regular contract with a major American opera company, the New York City Opera. |
| Camilla Tominey is a prominent British journalist and broadcaster known for her coverage of politics and the British royal family, as well as her role as an associate editor at The Daily Telegraph and presenter of The Camilla Tominey Show on GB News. |
| Camilla Guiscardi Gandolfi was an Italian painter known for her contributions to the art world. |
| Camilla Dufour Crosland was a versatile English writer known for her fiction, poetry, essays, sketches, and translations of works by Victor Hugo. |
| Camilla Franks is an Australian fashion designer recognized for her vibrant kaftan designs and resort-wear. |
| Camilla Hildegarde Wedgwood was a pioneering British anthropologist known for her research in the Pacific and as one of the first female anthropologists in the British Commonwealth. |
| Camilla Sacre-Dallerup is a Danish author, life coach, hypnotherapist, and former ballroom dancer. |
| Camilla Pang - Camilla Sih Mai Pang is a British computational biologist, writer, and autism advocate who won the Royal Society Prize for Science Books in 2020 for her memoir, Explaining Humans. |
| Camilla Gibb is an English-born Canadian writer based in Toronto. |
| Camilla Poindexter is an American reality television personality and model, known for her appearances on Bad Girls Club, Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too, America's Next Top Model, and Momma's Boys. |
| Camilla Marcus is a New York chef and restaurateur known for her ownership of west~bourne in SoHo, and for her advocacy for the independent restaurant industry during the coronavirus pandemic. |
| Camilla Pio di Savoia, an Italian noblewoman, founded the first female monastery in Carpi, Italy, and was elected abbess, with her Cause for Canonization currently open. |
