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At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (possibly literary elaboration of Carmen)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- kar-MIL-uh
Carmilla is a name whose origin isn't fully settled — it's thought to possibly be a literary elaboration of Carmen. If you're researching it for a baby name, know that the roots aren't pinned down with certainty, which is part of what makes it distinctive rather than a name with a tidy, agreed-upon backstory.
Meaning & Origin of Carmilla
Origin: uncertain (possibly literary elaboration of Carmen).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carmilla
kar-MIL-uhIPA /kɑːrˈmɪlə/
Popularity of Carmilla
Carmilla has never been common in SSA records going back to 1915: it reached its highest point at #2394 in 1921 with just 15 babies given the name, and by 2024 it sat at #9025 with only 11.
Names Like Carmilla
These names have followed a similar path to Carmilla in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Carmilla?
Carmilla is pronounced kar-MIL-uh (IPA: /kɑːrˈmɪlə/).
Is Carmilla a popular name right now?
Carmilla peaked at #2394 in 1921 and is ranked #9025 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)
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