Carmela
Carmela: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Carmela?
Since 1880, 24,506 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #266 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #6454 in 1984. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Carmela FAQ
How popular is the name Carmela?
Since 1880, 24,506 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Carmela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #266 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #6454 in 1984. In 2025, 186 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carmela a boy or girl name?
Carmela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 24,506 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).