Carmel
c(a)-rmel,
car-mel
US Popularity:10705
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Garden, orchard
Give baby a name that offers plenty of room to grow. A gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, Carmel translates to “garden” or “orchard.” There are plenty of landmarks with this name, from Mount Carmel, a mountain range in Israel, to Carmel-by-the-Sea, the small beach city in California. Its use as a personal name comes from the Virgin Mary’s title, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. With its lush, nature-inspired meaning, the name Carmel is sure to connect baby to any place on Earth.
Carmel Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Carmel is currently #3343 on The Bump
Boy:Carmel is currently #1881 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Carmel is currently #2247 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Carmel is currently #10705 in U.S. births
Boy:Carmel is currently #9871 in U.S. births
Girl:Carmel is currently #8541 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#8541
in 2023
- 2520
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Carmel, April 2024
Abarim Publications, Carmel meaning, June 2024
Name Doctor, Carmel
Britannica, Mount Carmel, mountain ridge, Israel, July 2024
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