Carmela vs Rebeca

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

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Rebeca

Girl #1,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to bind, captivating"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hebrew Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,267
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beca, Rebe, Becky

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Popularity Comparison

Carmela Rank #1,159
Rebeca Rank #1,267

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 vs #1267 for Rebeca.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmela ___

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

Rebeca ___

  • Rebeca Lucia
  • Rebeca Maria
  • Rebeca Sofia
  • Rebeca Isabel
  • Rebeca Valentina
  • Rebeca Ana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

If you choose Rebeca

Isaac Daniel Mateo Sofia Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmela or Rebeca more popular?

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Rebeca at #1267 in the United States.

What do Carmela and Rebeca mean?

Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin). Rebeca means "to bind, captivating" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmela and Rebeca boy or girl names?

Carmela is primarily a girl name. Rebeca is primarily a girl name.

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