Carmelita
Pronunciation: [ k-ahrm-uhl-EET-ah ]
Carmelita is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,944 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carmelita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,178 babies have been named Carmelita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carmelita is past its peak , currently ranked #7,944 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,944
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Carmelita
Carmelita is a girl name .
Carmelita is currently ranked #7,944 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carmelita include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carmelita 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