Carmelo vs Imal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmelo

Boy #698 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"garden, vineyard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#698
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Melo, Carm, Carmie

Playground Safety Score

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Imal

Girl #48,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,456
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carmelo Rank #698
Imal Rank #48,456

Carmelo is more popular, ranked #698 vs #48456 for Imal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmelo ___

  • Carmelo Anthony
  • Carmelo Xavier
  • Carmelo David
  • Carmelo James
  • Carmelo Marco
  • Carmelo Giovanni

Imal ___

  • Imal Nour
  • Imal Zara
  • Imal Sara
  • Imal Leila
  • Imal Aya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmelo

Rafael Santino Isabella Valentina Gianna

If you choose Imal

Lila Nadia Rayan Tamir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmelo or Imal more popular?

Carmelo is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Imal at #48456 in the United States.

What do Carmelo and Imal mean?

Carmelo means "garden, vineyard" (Hebrew origin). Imal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin).

Are Carmelo and Imal boy or girl names?

Carmelo is primarily a boy name. Imal is primarily a girl name.

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