Camellia vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camellia

Girl #1,541 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of the flowering camellia shrub"

Origin: Latin (Camellus, honoring botanist Kamel)

Cultural Roots

American English East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,541
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cammie, Cam, Millie

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Camellia Rank #1,541
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1541 for Camellia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Camellia ___

  • Camellia Rose
  • Camellia Jane
  • Camellia Grace
  • Camellia Mae
  • Camellia Elise
  • Camellia Anne

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Camellia

Violet Jasmine Theodore Magnolia Fern

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Camellia or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Camellia at #1541 in the United States.

What do Camellia and Emma mean?

Camellia means "of the flowering camellia shrub" (Latin (Camellus, honoring botanist Kamel) origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Camellia and Emma boy or girl names?

Camellia is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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