Carmel
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #320
Total births: 559
History: Carmel peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Mount Carmel schools exist across Australia — Catholic education's influence on naming. Carmel represents the Catholic-Australian tradition.
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| Current rank (1960) | #99 |
| Babies named Carmel in 1960 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 559 |
| Peak year | 1952 (86 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #85 |
| Years in records | 1952–1960 (7 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 11 spots |
Frequently asked about Carmel
What does the name Carmel mean?
Carmel means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Carmel?
Carmel has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Carmel in Australia?
Carmel ranked #99 in Australia in 1960 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Carmel most popular?
Carmel peaked in 1952 with 86 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Carmel a boy or girl name?
Carmel is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Carmels in registered births are female.
Is the name Carmel rising or falling in popularity?
Carmel has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #88 in 1955 to #99 in 1960.
How long has Carmel been recorded in Australia?
Carmel appears in birth records in Australia across 7 years — from 1952 through 1960.