Camelia
Girl name · #3716 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Camelia? In official American birth records, Camelia has been tracked continuously since 1884, giving it 141 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby girls were named Camelia, placing it at #3716 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3989, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 girls born in 2025 was named Camelia.
The 141-year story
Camelia first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1987, when 71 girls were named Camelia — good for #1699 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Camelia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Camelia against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Camelia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Camelia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Camelia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Camelia is most common
State-level data for Camelia is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Camelia
Statistically, parents drawn to Camelia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Evelia, Ilia, Talitha, Olympia, and Elicia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Camelia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3712 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3395 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3709 |
| 2022 | 53 | #3073 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4167 |
| 2020 | 51 | #3091 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3499 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3853 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2964 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3996 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3989 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3425 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5644 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4957 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5935 |
| 2010 | 22 | #5977 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6091 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5142 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4675 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7868 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5800 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4707 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3869 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4767 |
| 2001 | 26 | #4564 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Camelia?
In official American birth records, the name Camelia first appeared in 1884 (over 141 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Camelia a popular girl name?
Camelia ranked #3716 among girls in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3989.
When was the name Camelia most popular?
Camelia peaked in 1987, when 71 American girls received the name (ranked #1699 that year). Since 1987 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Camelia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American girls was named Camelia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.