Carmela vs Marla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmela

Girl #1,159 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"garden, vineyard, orchard"

Origin: Hebrew Karmel

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Girl #2,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of Magdala, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

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Carmela Rank #1,159

Marla Rank #2,326

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 vs #2326 for Marla.

Is Carmela or Marla more popular?

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Marla at #2326 in the United States.

What do Carmela and Marla mean?

Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin). Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmela and Marla boy or girl names?

Carmela is primarily a girl name. Marla is primarily a girl name.