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Karmello

kar-MEL-oh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Carmelo or Karmel.

2025 rank (boys)
#3,314
Babies named in 2025
35
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 48,802 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2007

Rising since 2007, #3,314 for boys today.

Popularity of Karmello since 2004

Babies named Karmello per year in U.S. Social Security records.

16324820102020Most births 2024Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s98
2010s359
2020s245

Meaning & origin

Karmello is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. It reached its peak rank of 3,314 in 2025, and its trajectory has been rising since 2007. The name is estimated to be given to about 1 in 48,802 boys, reflecting its uncommon but growing usage. Though not tied to any particular state or cultural tradition, Karmello fits a pattern of melodic, Italianate-sounding names popular in contemporary American naming.

Karmello is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending sounds from names such as Carmelo (from Hebrew Carmel, 'garden') and the fashionable -ello suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and has seen gradual use, particularly in the 2020s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Karm, Mello, K

Variants: Carmello, Karmelo

Sibling names for Karmello

Names that share Karmello's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Karla, Mila, Siena, Lara, Nina

Brothers: Dante, Marco, Leo, Enzo, Rocco

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Karmello mean?
Karmello is of uncertain origin; it is likely a modern coinage without a specific traditional meaning.
How popular is Karmello?
As of 2025, Karmello ranked 3,314th in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 48,802 boys given the name that year.
Is Karmello a boy or girl name?
Karmello is used primarily for boys, based on U.S. Social Security data.