Carmelia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-MEL-ee-uh / kɑːrˈmɛliəLatin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: fruitful; Hebrew: garden
Historical & Cultural Background
Carmelia is derived from the Latin name 'Carmelus', which is associated with Mount Carmel in Israel, a place of biblical significance. The name has also been linked to the Hebrew word for 'garden', symbolizing beauty and fertility. It is a feminine form of the name Carmel, which has been used in various cultures and languages.
Trend Summary
Carmelia has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carmel
- Carmela
International Variants
- Carmela (Spanish)
- Carmelita (Spanish)
- Carmel (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carmelia was first seen in the United States in 1912. Carmelia has ranked as high as #1122 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Carmelia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carmelia (1963)
State | Births | Share |
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IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1912 | 8 |
1915 | 9 |
1916 | 13 |
1917 | 12 |
1919 | 10 |
1920 | 16 |
1921 | 13 |
1922 | 12 |
1923 | 10 |
1924 | 9 |
1925 | 19 |
1926 | 11 |
1927 | 5 |
1929 | 6 |
1930 | 7 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 8 |
1933 | 7 |
1935 | 5 |
1936 | 9 |
1937 | 8 |
1941 | 7 |
1942 | 7 |
1946 | 6 |
1947 | 9 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 6 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 8 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 8 |
1956 | 10 |
1957 | 9 |
1958 | 10 |
1959 | 22 |
1960 | 24 |
1961 | 12 |
1962 | 20 |
1963 | 17 |
1964 | 6 |
1965 | 12 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 17 |
1968 | 11 |
1969 | 17 |
1970 | 10 |
1971 | 5 |
1972 | 10 |
1973 | 12 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 13 |
1976 | 17 |
1977 | 6 |
1978 | 8 |
1979 | 11 |
1980 | 11 |
1982 | 5 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 6 |
1986 | 7 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 8 |
1989 | 12 |
1990 | 6 |
1993 | 5 |
1996 | 5 |
2005 | 5 |
2007 | 5 |
2008 | 5 |
2009 | 8 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 6 |
2020 | 5 |