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GirlHebrew origin2 syllables

Carmel

Meaning: “vineyard of El/God”

About the name Carmel

Carmel is a girl name with Hebrew roots, meaning “vineyard of El/God”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Carmel ranked #5004 for girls in the US, with 26 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1962. Since 2000, 76% of US babies named Carmel were girls.

Etymology

From Hebrew, meaning “vineyard of El/God”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Carmel”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#5004
In 2015
#6777
Babies in 2025
26

Popularity of Carmel, 1940–2025

0397811615519401960198020002020
Girls BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.