Carmilla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkar-MIL-uh / /kɑːrˈmɪlə/Spanish; Italian
Meaning
Spanish: 'little song'; Italian: 'song'
Historical & Cultural Background
Carmilla is a name that gained prominence through the 1872 novella 'Carmilla' by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, which is one of the earliest works of vampire fiction. The story features a female vampire named Carmilla, which contributed to the name's association with gothic literature and themes of romance and horror. The name has roots in both Spanish and Italian cultures, often linked to the word for song or music.
Trend Summary
Carmilla has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity, particularly among fans of gothic literature.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carmela
- Carmelita
International Variants
- Carmela (Spanish)
- Carmel (Hebrew)
- Carmilla (Italian)
Famous people named Carmilla
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Fictional characters named Carmilla
Carmilla (Carmilla) is a vampire character in the novella 'Carmilla' by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
Carmilla Karnstein (Carmilla) is a character in various adaptations of the original novella, often portrayed as a seductive vampire.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carmilla was first seen in the United States in 1915. Carmilla has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Carmilla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carmilla
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |