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Carmelita

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Pronounced kar-meh-LEE-tah /ˌkɑr.mɛˈli.tə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Carmen/Carmel — from Hebrew Karmel, 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God' (Mount Carmel)Low

In 30 seconds: Garden; vineyard of God: Carmelita is a diminutive of Carmen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kar-meh-LEE-tah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish diminutive of Carmen/Carmel — from Hebrew Karmel, 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God' (Mount Carmel)
U.S. rank (2024)#7642 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,950

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197318872024

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

Carmelita is a Spanish diminutive of Carmen/Carmel — from Hebrew Karmel, 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God' (Mount Carmel; a Marian title, Our Lady of Mount Carmel). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kar-meh-LEE-tah'; nickname Carmen).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, vineyard-of-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Carmel/Carmen comes from Hebrew Karmel, 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God' (Mount Carmel) — Carmelita is the Spanish 'little Carmen', lyrical and classic (said 'kar-meh-LEE-tah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Carmel — Hebrew etymology

Variations

CarmenCarmelaCarmelina

Nicknames

Carmen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Carmelita mean?

Carmelita is a Spanish diminutive of Carmen/Carmel — Hebrew 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God'.

How do you pronounce Carmelita?

It's said kar-meh-LEE-tah /ˌkɑr.mɛˈli.tə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Carmelita a boy or girl name?

Carmelita is a girl's name.

How popular is Carmelita?

Carmelita is a rare name in the U.S.

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