Carmina Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CAR-mee-nah /ˈkɑːr.mɪ.nə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: song; Italian: little song

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Carmina has its roots in the Latin word "carmen," which means "song" or "poem." This Latin term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kʲer-, which conveys the idea of making or creating. The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin on the vernacular languages of Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the language of scholarship and the Church.

The name Carmina, as a feminine form, emerged in the context of the Latin language and has been used in various forms across different cultures. Historically, the name Carmina has been associated with the literary and artistic traditions of ancient Rome.

It is often linked to the works of poets such as Virgil and Horace, who celebrated the beauty of poetry and song in their writings. The name has also been borne by notable figures throughout history, including saints and scholars, contributing to its cultural significance.

The use of Carmina in religious contexts can be traced back to the medieval period, where it appeared in various liturgical texts and hymns, emphasizing its connection to spirituality and the arts. Culturally, the name Carmina resonates with themes of creativity and expression, reflecting the importance of music and poetry in human experience.

In some traditions, it is associated with the idea of a muse or inspiration, further enhancing its artistic connotations. The name has also been used in various literary works and compositions, reinforcing its ties to the world of art.

While diminutive forms such as Carminita may exist, the name Carmina itself stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of song and poetry throughout history.

Famous people named Carmina

In this section, you will find notable people named Carmina. 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 Carmina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Carmina Burana is a cantata best known for its choral work and orchestral pieces.

Carmina Salcido is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the music industry.

Fictional characters named Carmina

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Carmina is a fictional character from the video game series Castlevania. She is a powerful vampire and one of the antagonists in the series, known for her cunning and strength.

Sibling suggestions

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

CarmenCarlaCassandraClaraCamilaCeciliaCelia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Carmina. 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.

CarmelCarmineCarlaCassandraCeliaCarmenCatrinaCatriona

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Carmina was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Carmina has ranked as high as #5018 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Carmina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Carmina 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 Carmina 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 Carmina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 11 11
2023 15 15
2022 16 16
2021 13 13
2020 11 11
2019 19 19
2018 14 14
2017 16 16
2016 17 17
2015 28 28
2014 20 20
2013 22 22
2012 15 15
2011 18 18
2010 14 14
2009 14 14
2008 14 14
2007 18 18
2006 22 22
2005 19 19
2004 15 15
2003 16 16
2002 12 12
2001 19 19
2000 17 17
1999 20 20
1998 19 19
1997 17 17
1996 20 20
1995 16 16
1994 38 38
1993 15 15
1992 21 21
1991 27 27
1990 36 36
1989 27 27
1988 20 20
1987 20 20
1986 13 13
1985 11 11
1984 15 15
1983 21 21
1982 16 16
1981 33 33
1980 20 20
1979 23 23
1978 18 18
1977 15 15
1976 33 33
1975 25 25
1974 18 18
1973 16 16
1972 17 17
1971 10 10
1970 13 13
1969 11 11
1968 10 10
1967 8 8
1966 5 5
1965 10 10
1964 8 8
1963 7 7
1962 10 10
1960 9 9
1959 5 5
1958 5 5
1957 8 8
1956 7 7
1955 11 11
1954 12 12
1952 10 10
1950 8 8
1945 5 5
1943 5 5
1938 5 5
1936 7 7
1934 5 5
1933 8 8
1932 6 6
1931 5 5
1929 8 8
1928 5 5
1927 5 5
1926 7 7
1925 9 9
1924 7 7
1923 10 10
1922 6 6
1921 9 9
1920 6 6
1918 5 5
1915 9 9
1914 8 8

Top States for Carmina (2019)

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
CA 6
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