Carmela

Pronunciation: [ k-ahrm-EHL-ah ]

Boy Name #37,627 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carmela is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ahrm-EHL-ah.

Parents who love the name Carmela often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,627
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Carmelo #698 Carmine #1099 Carmen #1908 Carmello #2393

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie Carmie

Also a Girl Name

Carmela is also used as a girl name, ranked #1159.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmela

Is Carmela a boy or girl name?

Carmela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37627. As a girl name, it is ranked #1159. Carmela is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carmela?

Carmela is pronounced k-ahrm-EHL-ah.

How popular is the name Carmela?

Carmela is currently ranked #37627 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carmela?

Common nicknames for Carmela include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie.

Is Carmela a common or rare name?

Carmela is an uncommon name, ranked #37627 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carmela

Carmela is a boy name .

Is Carmela a boy or girl name? Carmela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,627 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,159. Carmela is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carmela is currently ranked #37,627 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carmela include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carmela include Carmelo, Carmine, Carmen, Carmello . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.