Carmina

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Pronounced kar-MEE-nah /kɑrˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin carmina, 'songs; poems' (the plural of carmen); also linked to CarmenLow

In 30 seconds: Songs; poems: Carmina is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kar-MEE-nah').

Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin carmina, 'songs; poems' (the plural of carmen); also linked to Carmen

U.S. rank (2025)#8975 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,323

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Carmina comes from the Latin carmina, 'songs; poems' (the plural of carmen); also linked to Carmen. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kar-MEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, songs-and-poems at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Carmina means 'songs; poems' in Latin (the plural of carmen) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'kar-MEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Carmina — Latin etymology

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Carmi

Carmen— a kin Carm- girls' name

Carmela— a fellow Carm- girls' name

Carmelina— a sound-neighbor Carm- girls' name

Paloma— a companion Spanish girls' name

What does the name Carmina mean?

Carmina is Latin for 'songs; poems' (the plural of carmen).

How do you pronounce Carmina?

It's said kar-MEE-nah /krmi.n/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Carmina a boy or girl name?

Carmina is a girl's name.

How popular is Carmina?

Carmina is a very rare name in the U.S.