US Popularity Rank: 28157

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Garden, orchard

Carmelia is an Italian and Spanish respelling of the Hebrew name Carmel. This girl's pick is rooted in the word karmel, meaning "garden" or "orchard," giving your little sprout plenty of room to bloom and grow. Carmelia and its many forms—from Carmen to Carmelita—are as sweet as a rose and lovely as a lily! So, if you're looking for a name that embodies nature's beauty, it's a budding name to consider.