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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Vineyard of God (form of Carmel)
- Origin
- Spanish/Galician (form of Carmel)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- kar-MEL-uh
Carmela is a Spanish and Galician form of Carmel, and it means "vineyard of God." It's pronounced kar-MEL-uh. It carries a familiar, melodic sound that still feels uncommon on today's playgrounds.
Meaning & Origin of Carmela
Meaning: Vineyard of God (form of Carmel).
Origin: Spanish/Galician (form of Carmel).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carmela
kar-MEL-uhIPA /kɑːrˈmɛlə/
Popularity of Carmela
Carmela peaked at #266 in 1923, when 586 babies received the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1155, with 208 babies given the name that year.
Names Like Carmela
These names have followed a similar path to Carmela in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Carmela mean?
Vineyard of God (form of Carmel). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carmela?
Carmela is pronounced kar-MEL-uh (IPA: /kɑːrˈmɛlə/).
Is Carmela a popular name right now?
Carmela peaked at #266 in 1923 and is ranked #1155 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
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