Carmella

Carmella is a girl's 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 169 girls in the United States.

Carmella at a glance

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

About the name Carmella

Carmella 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, Carmella first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #276 in 1922, and in 2024 169 babies received the name — 20,477 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Carmella in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#276 in 1922
Peak year
1922
Babies named Carmella in 2024
169
Total since 1880
20,477

Carmella in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1447 in 2008
Babies named Carmella in 2025
4
Total since 1996
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carmella mean?

The meaning of Carmella 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 Carmella a boy or girl name?

Carmella is a girl name. In 2024, 169 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Carmella?

Carmella comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Carmella?

Carmella first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #276 in 1922, and 169 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].