Carmel
Carmel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑɹ.məl/
Meaning and origin of Carmel
- A female given name from Hebrew from the Roman Catholic epithet of Virgin Mary at Mount Carmel.
Etymology
From Hebrew כַּרְמֶל (karmél, “vineyard of El/God”).
How popular is Carmel?
Since 1880, 7,216 girls and 1,393 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmel (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #585 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 1918. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Carmel FAQ
What does the name Carmel mean?
A female given name from Hebrew from the Roman Catholic epithet of Virgin Mary at Mount Carmel. From Hebrew כַּרְמֶל (karmél, “vineyard of El/God”).
What is the origin of the name Carmel?
Carmel is listed as a name of Hebrew from the Roman Catholic epithet origin.
How popular is the name Carmel?
Since 1880, 7,216 girls and 1,393 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmel (84% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #585 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #950 in 1918. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carmel a boy or girl name?
Carmel is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (7,216 girls and 1,393 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.