Adela vs Carmela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adela

Girl #1,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Czech Polish German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,096
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Della, Ada

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Carmela

Girl #1,159 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard, orchard"

Origin: Hebrew Karmel

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Italian-American Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,159
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carmel, Carm, Mela

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Popularity Comparison

Adela Rank #1,096
Carmela Rank #1,159

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 vs #1159 for Carmela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adela ___

  • Adela Rose
  • Adela Marie
  • Adela Grace
  • Adela Louise
  • Adela Sofia
  • Adela Elena

Carmela ___

  • Carmela Rosa
  • Carmela Lucia
  • Carmela Grazia
  • Carmela Sofia
  • Carmela Bianca
  • Carmela Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adela

Leopold Elise Roland Mathilde Otto

If you choose Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adela or Carmela more popular?

Adela is more popular, ranked #1096 compared to Carmela at #1159 in the United States.

What do Adela and Carmela mean?

Adela means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin).

Are Adela and Carmela boy or girl names?

Adela is primarily a girl name. Carmela is primarily a girl name.

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