unisex name
Karmel
kar-MEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 170
Karmel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1966, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Karmel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Karmel?
In 2021, Karmel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Karmel Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Karmel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Karmel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Karmel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Karmel
- English kar-MEL
Sibling Names for Karmel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Karmel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Karmel
How popular is the name Karmel?
In 2021, Karmel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Karmel a girl's or a boy's name?
Karmel is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Karmel?
Karmel has 2 syllables.
When was Karmel most popular?
Karmel peaked in 1966, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.