Carmella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-MEL-uh / /kɑːrˈmɛlə/Italian; Hebrew
Meaning
Italian: song; Hebrew: garden
Historical & Cultural Background
Carmella is derived from the Italian name Carmelo, which is associated with Mount Carmel in Israel. The name has biblical roots, connecting it to the Hebrew word for 'garden.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking communities. The name has gained popularity in the United States and other English-speaking countries over the years.
Trend Summary
Carmella has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carmel
- Carmelita
International Variants
- Carmela (Spanish)
- Carmelina (Italian)
Famous people named Carmella
Carmella DeCesare is an American model and actress known for her appearances in Playboy.
Carmella is a ring name of Leah Van Dale, an American professional wrestler and television personality.
Carmella Soprano is a fictional character from the television series The Sopranos, portrayed by Edie Falco.
Fictional characters named Carmella
Carmella Soprano is a character in The Sopranos, known as the wife of the main character, Tony Soprano.
Carmella is a character in the video game series Grand Theft Auto, known for her role in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carmella was first seen in the United States in 1891. Carmella has ranked as high as #476 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Carmella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carmella (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 24 | |
OH | 14 | |
PA | 14 | |
NJ | 11 | |
CA | 9 | |
IL | 9 | |
MA | 9 | |
FL | 8 | |
CT | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1891 | 8 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 13 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 12 |
1898 | 18 |
1899 | 23 |
1900 | 25 |
1901 | 20 |
1902 | 30 |
1903 | 37 |
1904 | 44 |
1905 | 42 |
1906 | 57 |
1907 | 47 |
1908 | 75 |
1909 | 67 |
1910 | 89 |
1911 | 97 |
1912 | 143 |
1913 | 186 |
1914 | 245 |
1915 | 371 |
1916 | 412 |
1917 | 423 |
1918 | 455 |
1919 | 442 |
1920 | 464 |
1921 | 496 |
1922 | 554 |
1923 | 450 |
1924 | 514 |
1925 | 482 |
1926 | 500 |
1927 | 495 |
1928 | 399 |
1929 | 407 |
1930 | 358 |
1931 | 287 |
1932 | 274 |
1933 | 261 |
1934 | 245 |
1935 | 219 |
1936 | 189 |
1937 | 196 |
1938 | 193 |
1939 | 170 |
1940 | 191 |
1941 | 168 |
1942 | 182 |
1943 | 154 |
1944 | 133 |
1945 | 111 |
1946 | 133 |
1947 | 184 |
1948 | 129 |
1949 | 156 |
1950 | 158 |
1951 | 161 |
1952 | 122 |
1953 | 144 |
1954 | 123 |
1955 | 151 |
1956 | 160 |
1957 | 152 |
1958 | 163 |
1959 | 131 |
1960 | 165 |
1961 | 152 |
1962 | 135 |
1963 | 144 |
1964 | 152 |
1965 | 143 |
1966 | 113 |
1967 | 143 |
1968 | 134 |
1969 | 127 |
1970 | 135 |
1971 | 108 |
1972 | 107 |
1973 | 96 |
1974 | 70 |
1975 | 80 |
1976 | 82 |
1977 | 54 |
1978 | 70 |
1979 | 77 |
1980 | 64 |
1981 | 82 |
1982 | 84 |
1983 | 68 |
1984 | 73 |
1985 | 73 |
1986 | 76 |
1987 | 71 |
1988 | 53 |
1989 | 46 |
1990 | 72 |
1991 | 59 |
1992 | 60 |
1993 | 37 |
1994 | 31 |
1995 | 39 |
1996 | 42 |
1997 | 38 |
1998 | 30 |
1999 | 48 |
2000 | 48 |
2001 | 80 |
2002 | 66 |
2003 | 93 |
2004 | 116 |
2005 | 130 |
2006 | 143 |
2007 | 139 |
2008 | 149 |
2009 | 147 |
2010 | 139 |
2011 | 140 |
2012 | 172 |
2013 | 149 |
2014 | 158 |
2015 | 153 |
2016 | 148 |
2017 | 162 |
2018 | 158 |
2019 | 174 |
2020 | 158 |
2021 | 146 |
2022 | 176 |
2023 | 158 |
2024 | 169 |