Carmela
Carmela is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “garden, vineyard.” Carmela derives from Mount Carmel in Israel, whose Hebrew name 'Karmel' means 'garden' or 'vineyard.'
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how do you pronounce Carmela?
kar-MEL-ah
where does the name Carmela come from?
Carmela comes from Mount Carmel, whose Hebrew name means garden or vineyard.
It was on Mount Carmel that the prophet Elijah challenged the priests of Baal. The name carries deep spiritual significance in both Jewish and Christian traditions. The Sopranos' Carmela Soprano gave the name a complex modern cultural identity.
how popular is this name?
Carmela has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 90 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 5. It peaked at #266 in 1923, and ranked #949 in 1976.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1976 | #949 |
| 1975 | #831 |
| 1974 | #896 |
| 1973 | #890 |
| 1972 | #855 |
| 1971 | #836 |
| 1970 | #795 |
| 1969 | #713 |
| 1968 | #727 |
| 1967 | #671 |
| 1960 | #697 |
| 1950 | #625 |
| 1940 | #490 |
| 1930 | #311 |
| 1923 | #266 |
| 1920 | #290 |
| 1910 | #330 |
| 1900 | #440 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1882 | #908 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Carmela fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Carmela?
- Carmela Soprano (character from The Sopranos)
- Carmela Corren (Israeli singer)
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quick answers about Carmela
What does the name Carmela mean?
Carmela means “garden, vineyard”.
What is the origin of the name Carmela?
Carmela comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Carmela?
Carmela ranked #949 in the US in 1976, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1923, at #266, and it has spent 90 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Carmela a boy or girl name?
Carmela is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Carmela?
Carmela is pronounced kar-MEL-ah, with 3 syllables.
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