Amelia vs Carmela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Carmela Rank #1,159

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1159 for Carmela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Carmela more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Carmela at #1159 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Carmela mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin).

Are Amelia and Carmela boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Carmela is primarily a girl name.

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