Carmi
Carmi is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,196 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
Carmi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 68 babies have been named Carmi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carmi is past its peak , currently ranked #36,196 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,196
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Carmi is also used as a boy name, ranked #10825.
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About the Name Carmi
Carmi is a girl name .
Is Carmi a boy or girl name? Carmi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,196 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,825. Carmi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carmi is currently ranked #36,196 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carmi include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carmi 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