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Carmel

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How to Pronounce Carmel

Pronounced KAR-məl /ˈkɑr.məl/High

Meaning: From Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — Mount Carmel; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A fruitful garden: Carmel is Hebrew for 'garden, orchard' — the holy Mount Carmel. Devout, lush, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — Mount Carmel; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4782 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196218882024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Carmel comes from Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — the name of Mount Carmel, sacred in Jewish and Christian tradition (Our Lady of Mount Carmel). A devout, lush name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Catholic families. Rare, a-garden at the root, and lush.

Did you know? Carmel means 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' in Hebrew — the name of the holy Mount Carmel (and Our Lady of Mount Carmel); devout and lush.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Carmel — root etymology

Variations

CarmelaCarmenKarmel

Nicknames

Carmie

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If you like Carmel…

Carmela— the Italian elaboration
Carmen— a fellow Carm- name
Carys— another devout C- name
Raquel— another Hebrew name
Jael— shares Carmel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carmel mean?

Carmel is Hebrew for 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — Mount Carmel.

How do you pronounce Carmel?

It's said KAR-məl /ˈkɑr.məl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carmel a boy or girl name?

Carmel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Carmel?

Carmel is a rare name in the U.S.

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