Carmel

Carmel is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 34 babies in the United States.

Carmel at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Carmel

Carmel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Carmel first appears in Social Security records in 1888 and has been given to 8,572 babies since 1880, including 34 in 2024.

Carmel in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Babies named Carmel in 2024
34
Total since 1880
8,572

Carmel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Carmel in 2025
5
Total since 1996
396

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carmel mean?

The meaning of Carmel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carmel a boy or girl name?

Carmel is a unisex name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carmel?

Carmel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carmel?

Carmel is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1888 and has been given to 8,572 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].