Carmelina Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kar-meh-LEE-nah //kɑːr.məˈliː.nə//

Origin: Italian; Hebrew

Meaning: Italian: 'little garden'; Hebrew: 'orchard'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Carmelina has its roots in the Hebrew word "karmel," meaning "vineyard" or "orchard." This term is associated with Mount Carmel, a significant biblical location in Israel, known for its lush vegetation and beauty. The name transitioned into Greek as "Karmelios" and later into Latin as "Carmelus," which further evolved into various forms in Romance languages, including Italian, where "Carmelina" is derived.

The name entered English through the influence of Latin and Italian, particularly during the Renaissance when classical and biblical names gained popularity in English-speaking regions. Historically, the name Carmelina is linked to the Carmelite Order, founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel.

This religious order emphasized contemplative prayer and a life of solitude, which contributed to the name's spiritual significance. The name also appears in various forms in Christian hagiography, with saints associated with the Carmelite tradition, such as Saint Teresa of Ávila, who lived in the 16th century and played a pivotal role in the reform of the Carmelite Order.

The name's association with these religious figures helped solidify its place in Christian culture. Culturally, Carmelina evokes images of nature and tranquility, reflecting its etymological roots in the concept of a vineyard or orchard.

This connection to the earth and fertility has made it a symbol of nurturing and growth in various artistic and literary contexts. The diminutive form "Carmela" is also notable, often used affectionately in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures.

Overall, the name Carmelina carries a rich historical and cultural resonance, embodying themes of spirituality, nature, and the enduring legacy of its biblical origins.

Famous people named Carmelina

In this section, you will find notable people named Carmelina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Carmelina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Carmelina Cantini is a singer best known for her work in the Italian music scene and her participation in various music festivals.

Carmelina De Muro is a professional dancer best known for her performances in contemporary dance and her choreography work.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Carmelina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CarmelaMarinaElenaLuciaGiovanna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Carmelina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carmelina was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Carmelina has ranked as high as #2281 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Carmelina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Carmelina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Carmelina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Carmelina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 22 22
2024 18 18
2023 19 19
2022 13 13
2021 16 16
2020 14 14
2019 14 14
2018 12 12
2017 12 12
2016 18 18
2015 14 14
2014 19 19
2013 16 16
2012 9 9
2011 12 12
2010 17 17
2009 11 11
2008 9 9
2007 7 7
2006 17 17
2005 14 14
2004 6 6
2003 11 11
2002 7 7
2001 13 13
2000 8 8
1999 11 11
1998 9 9
1997 11 11
1993 6 6
1992 9 9
1991 14 14
1990 10 10
1989 15 15
1988 8 8
1987 9 9
1986 8 8
1985 10 10
1984 12 12
1983 9 9
1982 10 10
1981 12 12
1980 14 14
1979 17 17
1978 10 10
1977 14 14
1976 9 9
1975 10 10
1974 15 15
1973 11 11
1972 19 19
1971 16 16
1970 16 16
1969 29 29
1968 17 17
1967 12 12
1966 13 13
1965 18 18
1964 14 14
1963 15 15
1962 17 17
1961 8 8
1960 10 10
1959 7 7
1958 10 10
1957 10 10
1956 12 12
1955 12 12
1954 10 10
1952 6 6
1951 5 5
1950 6 6
1949 12 12
1948 7 7
1945 7 7
1944 5 5
1942 6 6
1940 6 6
1939 8 8
1938 8 8
1937 14 14
1936 8 8
1935 13 13
1934 15 15
1933 6 6
1932 14 14
1931 12 12
1930 22 22
1929 22 22
1928 25 25
1927 23 23
1926 39 39
1925 28 28
1924 29 29
1923 36 36
1922 32 32
1921 30 30
1920 23 23
1919 22 22
1918 23 23
1917 25 25
1916 18 18
1915 26 26
1914 16 16
1913 9 9
1912 6 6
1910 6 6

Top States for Carmelina (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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