Carmelita
Carmelita is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Garden or orchard; also associated with song.
Origin and history
Carmelita is a Spanish diminutive of Carmen, which originates from Mount Carmel in Israel and the Latin word for song. It has a long history of gentle, steady use in the United States, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities. Today it remains a charming, classic choice that feels both vintage and distinctive.
Popularity in the United States
6,965 babies in the United States have been named Carmelita since 1880. It ranks #2029 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2035.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.9 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- AZ (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16 |
| 1890-1900 | 90 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 350 |
| 1920-1930 | 669 |
| 1930-1940 | 772 |
| 1940-1950 | 748 |
| 1950-1960 | 970 |
| 1960-1970 | 909 |
| 1970-1980 | 968 |
| 1980-1990 | 562 |
| 1990-2000 | 353 |
| 2000-2010 | 221 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Famous people named Carmelita
- Carmelita Jeter: Track and field athlete, Olympic medalist
- Carmelita Geraghty: Actress
Nicknames
Lita, Carmie, Melita
Fun facts
- The suffix '-ita' adds a diminutive and affectionate tone to the base name Carmen.
- The root name Carmen originates from Mount Carmel in northern Israel, famous in Biblical history.