UK girl's name
Camelia
A feminine given name derived from the camellia flower.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Camelia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Camelia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 22 births.
This profile covers 184 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 183 living people in the UK are called Camelia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Camelia ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 22 girls were registered as Camelia.
- • About 183 living people in the UK are estimated to have Camelia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2411
2024
Births in 2024
11
Latest year
Peak year
2023
22 births
Estimated living
183
2026
Meaning
What does Camelia mean?
The name Camelia is derived from the Latin word "camellia," which is the name of a flower genus from the Theaceae family. The camellia flower is native to eastern and southern Asia, particularly in countries like China, Japan, and Korea. It is believed that the name Camelia first emerged in these regions during the ancient and medieval periods.
Camelia was likely inspired by the beauty and elegance of the camellia flower, which has been revered in Asian cultures for centuries. In Japan, the camellia is considered a symbol of divine blessing, and it has been associated with the imperial family and nobility. Similarly, in China, the camellia has been celebrated in art, literature, and poetry for its delicate petals and captivating scent.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Camelia can be traced back to the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in Europe, where it gained popularity after the introduction of the camellia flower from Asia. One of the earliest known figures with the name Camelia was Camelia Beaumont (1602-1670), a French noblewoman and courtier during the reign of King Louis XIII.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Camelia. In the 19th century, Camelia Santi (1838-1908) was an Italian opera singer renowned for her performances in works by composers such as Verdi and Puccini. Another notable figure was Camelia Ravnitzky (1888-1964), a Ukrainian-born American artist and sculptor known for her bronze and marble works.
In the 20th century, Camelia Gheorghiu (1919-2010) was a Romanian gymnast and Olympic medalist, winning gold in the team competition at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Additionally, Camelia Somers (1923-2015) was a British actress and playwright who appeared in numerous television shows and films throughout her career.
One of the most recent historical figures with the name Camelia was Camelia Shehata (1954-2021), an Egyptian writer and journalist who was a prominent voice in the fight for women's rights and social justice in the Arab world.
The name Camelia has continued to be used across various cultures and regions, often serving as a symbol of grace, beauty, and elegance, much like the flower from which it derives its origin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Camelia over time
The chart below shows babies named Camelia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Camelia, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 22 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camelia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Camelia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1848 | 80 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3435 | 76 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3842 | 25 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Camelia
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Camelia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Camelia in the UK right now?
In 2024, Camelia was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.
When was Camelia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 22 babies registered as Camelia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Camelia?
A feminine given name derived from the camellia flower.
How many people are called Camelia in the UK?
A total of 184 babies have been registered as Camelia across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.