UK girl's name
Karmella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "Carmen" meaning "song".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Karmella is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Karmella popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Karmella is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Karmella. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Karmella ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Karmella.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Karmella as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Karmella mean?
The name Karmella is thought to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is believed to be a feminine form of the name Karmelus, which itself is derived from the Hebrew word "Kerem-El," meaning "vineyard of God."
In ancient times, the name Karmella was not widely used, as it was primarily associated with religious contexts and monastic orders. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a nun who resided in a Carmelite convent in Italy.
As the centuries passed, the name Karmella slowly gained popularity beyond the confines of religious communities. One notable figure who bore this name was Karmella Guastatori, an Italian painter who lived during the Renaissance period, from 1497 to 1567. Her works, which focused on religious themes and portraiture, can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
In the 17th century, a Karmella Martínez was recorded as one of the first female settlers in the Spanish colony of New Mexico, arriving in the region around 1630. Her presence in the historical records highlights the gradual spread of the name as it traveled beyond its European origins.
Another influential figure with the name Karmella was a French writer and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. Karmella de Beauvoir, born in 1723 and died in 1792, was known for her works exploring the concepts of freedom, equality, and the human condition. Her ideas were considered ahead of their time and influenced many subsequent thinkers and intellectuals.
Closer to the modern era, Karmella Genovese, an Italian-American woman born in 1935, gained recognition for her role in a famous psychological experiment conducted in the 1960s. The study, known as the Kitty Genovese experiment, explored the bystander effect and the diffusion of responsibility, and it had a significant impact on the field of social psychology.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Karmella. While the name may have its roots in ancient religious contexts, it has since evolved and gained a broader cultural significance, carried by individuals from various walks of life and across different eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Karmella by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Karmella was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Karmella: questions and answers
How popular is the name Karmella in the UK right now?
In 2010, Karmella was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Karmella most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Karmella in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Karmella?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from "Carmen" meaning "song".
How many people are called Karmella in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Karmella across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.