Kamels flower
The name refers to the flowering evergreen shrub named by botanist Carl Linnaeus in honor of Jesuit missionary Georg Joseph Kamel. In the language of flowers, these blooms represent longing, adoration, and perfection. It is a rare botanical choice that offers a more sophisticated alternative to popular floral names like Lily or Rose.
Less common today
Camellia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,546 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and titular character of the manhwa series · Finding Camellia
Taiwanese actress and singer
