Carmelia
Carmelia is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,043 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carmelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 471 babies have been named Carmelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carmelia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,043 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,043
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Carmelia
Carmelia is a girl name .
Carmelia is currently ranked #70,043 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carmelia include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carmelia include Carmen, Carmela, Carmella, Carmel, Carmyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis