Carmila
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carmila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 18 babies have been named Carmila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carmila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,912 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,912
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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#33,888 in US
Malagasy origin
"blessed; the blessed one"
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"queen; garland of flowers"
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"lake, pool of beauty"
#33,979 in US
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About the Name Carmila
Carmila is a girl name .
Carmila is currently ranked #33,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carmila include Car, Carm, Carmy, Carmie, Ila, Ilay, Ilaie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carmila 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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