The nameCarmela
Carmela is an Italian and Spanish name, given in France mostly in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It recalls Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carmel comes from the Hebrew karmel, "orchard, garden".
Origin
Hebrew, through Italian and Spanish.
History
Found in France since 1908, Carmela peaked in the late 1950s, given notably in families of Italian and Spanish origin. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Carmela
Carmela in France
Carmela was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 595 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Carmela. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1963. Half of all babies named Carmela in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Carmela in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Carmela mean?
It recalls Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Carmel comes from the Hebrew karmel, "orchard, garden".
What is the origin of the name Carmela?
Hebrew, through Italian and Spanish.
Is Carmela a girl's or a boy's name?
Carmela is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Carmela?
Variants and related names of Carmela include Carmelina.