Carmala
Carmala is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,419 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
Carmala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 6 babies have been named Carmala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carmala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,419 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,419
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Carmala
Carmala is a girl name .
Carmala is currently ranked #35,419 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carmala include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carmala 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