Carmela

Girl name

Carmela has been given to 24,511 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1923.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

24,511

Peak year

1923 (586 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▲ +65%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Carmela — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Carmellagirl

20,653 babies since 1891

Carmeloboy

13,173 babies since 1904

Carmelgirl

8,609 babies since 1888

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Carmela.

Jeanninegirl

24,072 babies since 1914

Ilagirl

25,120 babies since 1880

Claricegirl

25,570 babies since 1880

Nanniegirl

25,580 babies since 1880

Mavisgirl

23,150 babies since 1893

Lenoregirl

22,974 babies since 1880

Rhodagirl

26,069 babies since 1880

Ruthiegirl

22,656 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Carmela?

Carmela has been given to 24,511 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Carmela peak?

Carmela peaked in 1923, when 586 babies were given the name.

Is Carmela a girl or boy name?

Carmela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Carmela are girls).

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