Girl Name · Italian Origin
Camillia
Camillia — a girl name from the Italian tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Strong-willed", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Camelia is on your shortlist, Camillia belongs in the same conversation.
Camillia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Strong-willed
Origin: Italian naming roots help connect Camillia to related Italian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Camillia as C·A·M·I·L·L·I·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Camillia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Camillia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Camilliaa, Camilliae, Camilliay, Camilli.
- Nicknames: Cami and C.
- Middle names: Pair Camillia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Camillia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Camelia, Camella, Camille, Camilla, Camila — full picks on the sibling names for Camillia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Camillia? Browse our names like Camillia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Camillia
What does the name Camillia mean?
Camillia means "Strong-willed" and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of Camillia?
Camillia originates in Italian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Camillia?
Camillia has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Camillia a boy's or girl's name?
Camillia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Camillia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Camillia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Camillia?
Names that share Camillia's sound and style include Camelia, Camella, Camille, Camilla, Camila.
What middle names pair well with Camillia?
Good middle-name fits for Camillia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Camillia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Camillia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Camillia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Camillia share its rhythm without rhyming — Camelia, Camella, Camille all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.