Camela

“a variant of the name 'Camelia', which refers to the flowering plant.” — Symbolize admiration and love

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13919US 2022

6Births / yr

↓Falling

790All-time births

📅 Since 191400

What does Camela mean and where does it come from?

Camela is often considered a modern variant of the name Camelia, associated with the beautiful flowers that symbolize admiration and love. The name has been used in the United States since the late 20th century. It may not be very common, but it has gained popularity as a unique choice for parents s

Cultural significance

Camela has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variant of the name 'camelia', which refers to the flowering plant..

Peak popularity

Reached #1771 in 1963 — currently #13919 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Camela?

Camela works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Camela Grace

How popular is Camela right now?

Falling — down 472 spots — currently #13919 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1955–2022#13919 · Top 10%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#13919	6	▼ down 472
2020	#13447	6	▼ down 2813 · -14% births
1995	#10634	7	▼ down 1279 · -12% births
1990	#9355	8	▼ down 4226 · -43% births
1985	#5129	14	▼ down 109
1980	#5020	14	▼ down 1030 · -12% births
1975	#3990	16	▼ down 1816 · -57% births
1970	#2174	37	▲ up 93 · +32% births
1965	#2267	28	▲ up 2294 · +211% births
1960	#4561	9	▲ up 1543 · +80% births
1955	#6104	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Camela

Best Year1970Rank #2174

Peak Count37

Average Rank#6964

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1955 - 202211 years

The story of Camela

Camela entered American naming records in 1914 and has been in use for over 110 years. With 790 total births recorded, Camela remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #6104 in 1955, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13919 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Camela in 1963:

Lisa Mary Susan Karen Linda

Camela by decade

Camela peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	16
1940s	5
1950s	65
1960s ★	288
1970s	209
1980s	128
1990s	46
2000s	11
2010s	16
2020s	6

💎Camela has only 790 total recorded births since 1914 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Camela?

Common

CamCamieCamyEla

What names sound and feel like Camela?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Camela also consider these

Camyla

American · Variation of Camila,

Cameila

American · Latin

Camila

Spain · young ceremonial attendant

Canela

Spain · cinnamon

Tamela

American · a variation of

Common questions about the name Camela

What does the name Camela mean?

Camela means "a variant of the name 'Camelia', which refers to the flowering plant." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Camela?

Camela is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Camela?

Camela originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Camela?

Camela pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Camela a common or rare name?

Camela is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.