| Meaning | garden, vineyard |
| Origin | Hebrew, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Car-me-la |
About Carmela
Warmth radiates from this name like sunshine through vineyard leaves, bringing Mediterranean breezes and family gatherings to mind. Carmela suggests someone deeply connected to heritage while forging her own distinctive path forward. The four syllables create a lyrical cadence that feels like a song, with each part contributing to the harmonious whole. This name carries romantic connotations without being overly sentimental, balancing emotion with practicality beautifully. Carmela hints at culinary expertise, artistic pursuits, and strong family bonds—a person who nurtures others while maintaining personal strength. The name ages magnificently, equally suitable for toddlers and grandmothers, never losing its essential character. Traditional without being old-fashioned, Carmela offers depth and substance that trendy names often lack.
Nicknames for Carmela
| Carm |
| Mela |
| Carmy |
| Mel |
| Cari |
Famous People Named Carmela
| Carmela Bonito | Italian actress and singer |
| Carmela Pérez | Spanish athlete and Olympian |
| Carmela Remigio | Italian opera singer |
| Carmela Tunay | Filipino volleyball player |
| Carmela Nizza | Italian actress |
| Carmela Hayslett | American writer and poet |
| Carmela Martínez | Puerto Rican politician |
| Carmela Abellón | Spanish painter |
| Carmela Velarde | Peruvian sculptor |
| Carmela Del Vecchio | Italian mathematician |
| Carmela Bogman | Dutch field hockey player |
| Carmela Gualtieri | Italian pianist |
| Carmela Gross | Brazilian artist |
| Carmela Ma | Chinese-American chef |
| Carmela de Feo | Spanish comedian and actress |
| Carmela Bousada | Spanish woman, known for being the oldest mother at the time of giving birth |
| Carmela Silva | Spanish politician |
| Carmela Troncoso | Spanish computer scientist |
Characters Named Carmela
| Carmela Soprano | Character in "The Sopranos" TV series |
| Carmela Corleone | Character in "The Godfather" novel and movies |
| Carmela Banasky | Character in the novel "The Suicide of Claire Bishop" by Carmiel Banasky |
| Carmela Ramirez | Character in the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Carmela "Carm" Alvarez | Character in the TV series "Faking It" |
| Carmela DeAngelis | Character in the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Carmela Chandler | Character in the novel "The Secret of the Old Clock" by Carolyn Keene |
| Carmela Sanguinetti | Character in the TV series "True Blood" |
| Carmela Rizzo | Character in the novel "The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd |
| Carmela Rosario | Character in the TV series "Empire" |
| Carmela Fazio | Character in the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Carmela Pagan | Character in the movie "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing" |
| Carmela Pesto | Character in the TV series "Bob's Burgers" |
| Carmela Corrado | Character in the TV series "Gangland Undercover" |