Camelia is a unique and beautiful name with an interesting history and meaning. It originates from Latin, where it means "free-born" or "unattached." This name was often given to young women who were not yet married in ancient Rome.
The name Camelia also has connections to the natural world. In some sources, it is said to be derived from the Latin word for "cabbage," which is "caulis." However, it is more commonly associated with the beautiful camellia flower. This flowering plant is native to eastern and southern Asia, but it was named after the botanist George Kamel by Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in his 18th-century work Species Plantarum.
The name Camelia has been used throughout history, although it is not as common as some other names. In literature, there are several notable characters named Camelia, such as Camilla from the Aeneid by Virgil and Camilla Stanley from the novel "North and South" by Elizabeth Gaskell. Today, Camelia remains a unique and elegant name choice for parents looking to give their daughter a distinctive moniker with a rich history behind it.
Statistics for the name Camela in the United States:
From 1914 to 1978, there were a total of 375 births registered with the name Camela. The highest number of births recorded was 43 in 1963, while the lowest number was just one birth in both 1920 and 1921.
From 1979 to present day (2022), there have been a total of 421 births registered with the name Camela. The highest number of births recorded during this period was 23 in 1983, while the lowest number was five births each year from 1996 to 1999.
Overall, since records began, there have been a total of 796 births registered with the name Camela in the United States. Despite fluctuations over time, it is clear that this name has maintained a consistent presence among parents' choices for their newborn daughters.