Carmella
How to say it: kar-MEL-uh · /kɑrˈmɛlə/
Italian elaboration of Carmen/Carmel, from Hebrew 'Karmel' meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'; tied to Mount Carmel.
Carmella was the 726th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 174 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #640 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #726 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 174 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,209 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #640 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Carmella returned after nearly disappearing in the 1990s. Still well below its 1920s high, it should move upward.
What goes with it
Warm rolling sound with soft richness defines its presence. Francesca matches its Italianate charm.
Nicknames
- Carmi
- Ella
- Carm
- Mella
Honouring a Carmella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Carmella is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Italian.
Famous people named Carmella
- Carmella DeCesare (born 1982)American model
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