Girl · #8,223 in 2026

Carmenita

Name: Popularity of the name Carmenita in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Carmenita, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In ancient Roman religion and myth, Carmenta (Greek) or Carmentis (Latin) was a goddess of childbirth and prophecy, associated with technological innovation, specifically, the invention or adaptation of the Latin alphabet as well as the protection of mothers and children and a patron of midwives.

Current Rank

#8,223

Peak Rank

#8,223 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

1982

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#8223

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Carmenita

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history

Porta Carmentalis (at location 12) The name Carmenta is generally derived from the Latin carmen, meaning a spell, oracle, or song, a term that is also the root of the English word “charm.” Her original name was Nicostrate ( Greek : Νικοστράτη , "victory-army"), but it was changed later to honor her renown for giving oracles (Latin singular: carmen ). She was the mother of Evander of Pallene (fathered by Hermes ) and, along with other Greek followers, they founded the town of Pallantium which later was one of the sites of the start of Rome. Gaius Julius Hyginus ( Fab. 277 ) mentions the legend

The Story of Carmenita

Carmenita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 7 Carmenitas were born — ranking #8,223 that year. As of 2026, Carmenita ranks #8,223 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Carmenitas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Carmenita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carmenita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Carmencita
Carmelita
Caminiti
Carminative
Carmona
Carmina
Carmony
Carmena
Harmonia
Comminate
Commonty
Corriente

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Carmenita

What does the name Carmenita mean?

How popular is Carmenita in 2026?

In 2026, Carmenita ranks #8,223 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Carmenita most popular?

Carmenita reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #8,223 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Carmenita a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Carmenita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Carmenita?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carmenita include Garen, Collett, Charel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Carmenita

Carmenita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Carmenita's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #8,223. Use the chart and map above to compare Carmenita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.