Baby Names Carmella Name Meaning By Taylor Grothe Taylor Grothe Taylor is a freelance writer, fiction author, and a nonbinary parent to two little children, ages five and three. Their fiction work can be found in Bag of Bones Press and Coffin Bell Journal, and their first novel is on submission to major publishing houses. Learn about our editorial process Published on February 02, 2023 Fact checked by De Elizabeth Fact checked by De Elizabeth Twitter De has been writing and editing for over five years, and has covered a range of topics including pop culture, mental health, parenting, wellness, LGBTQ+ issues, and politics. As an editor at Verywell Family, she hopes to merge her passion for creating engaging and inclusive digital content with the desire to support parents at every step of their journey. Learn about our editorial process Print Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents What Does Carmella Mean? How Popular Is the Name Carmella? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Carmella What Does Carmella Mean? If you're looking for a sweet name with a unique and classic sound to it, Carmella might be a good choice. In Spanish and Italian, both romance languages, the name can be gendered masculine to "Carmelo." Though the name sounds Mediterranean, its origin is actually from the Hebrew for "garden." It stems from Mount Carmel in Israel, which is known for its bountiful orchards. Carmella also has biblical roots. Origin: Carmella is a Hebrew name meaning "garden" or "orchard."Gender: Carmella is most commonly a girl's name.Pronunciation: Kaar-meh-luh Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best. How Popular Is the Name Carmella? The popularity of the name Carmella peaked in 1922, with 544 births, representing .044 percent of total female births that year. But popularity fell across the early 1900s into the 1940s when it enjoyed a brief spike to the 618th position in the 1,000 most popular names in America. Each year since, it has ranked below the 690th position. As of 2020, Carmella was not among the most popular 1,000 names, according to Social Security Administration data. Name Variations Variations of the name Carmella include: Carmela/Carméla (Italian, Spanish, Romanian)Karméla (Mangyar Hungarian)Karmela (Croatian)Karmella (Hebrew) Similar Names Names that sound similar to Carmella include: ArmelaArmeliaCarmelCarmeliaCarmelitaCarmenCamellia More Names Starting with a C and Ending with a Vowel: CadenaCadenceCalanthaCamillaCassandraCellinaCrisantaCyrene 36 Baby Names That Start with the Letter "C" Suggested Sibling Names Some names that might go well with Carmella are: Angel Angelina Briella Dominic Daniella Pasquale Saraya 100 Italian Baby Names Famous People Named Carmella There's only a handful of famous Carmellas, including: Carmella DeCesare, an American Model and WWE fighterCarmella Stanley Costabile, daughter of American singer/songwriter Christina Perri More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the U.S. 100 Biblical Baby Names Creating a Unique Baby Name 50 Hebrew Baby Names 1 Source Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popularity of a name. By Taylor Grothe Taylor is a freelance writer, fiction author, and a nonbinary parent to two little children, ages five and three. Their fiction work can be found in Bag of Bones Press and Coffin Bell Journal, and their first novel is on submission to major publishing houses. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit