Carmela is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1219 in 2025 with 186 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 208 births ranking #1155. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 195.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,641 girls born was named Carmela. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.