Carmela vs Serafina

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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Serafina

Girl #1,231 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fiery, burning, ardent"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Catholic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,231
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sera, Fina, Serafie

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Popularity Comparison

Carmela Rank #1,159
Serafina Rank #1,231

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 vs #1231 for Serafina.

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

Serafina ___

  • Serafina Rose
  • Serafina Marie
  • Serafina Grace
  • Serafina Lucia
  • Serafina Belle
  • Serafina Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmela

Rosaria Concetta Salvatore Vito Filomena

If you choose Serafina

Valentina Celestia Cosimo Arabella Florentin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmela or Serafina more popular?

Carmela is more popular, ranked #1159 compared to Serafina at #1231 in the United States.

What do Carmela and Serafina mean?

Carmela means "garden, vineyard, orchard" (Hebrew Karmel origin). Serafina means "fiery, burning, ardent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmela and Serafina boy or girl names?

Carmela is primarily a girl name. Serafina is primarily a girl name.

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