Carmina
Girl name · English · Latin · Spanish
Meaningsong · Latin
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,439 in 1976
11 babies were named Carmina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Carmina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Carmina, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Carmina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCarmina first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1976, when it ranked #2,439. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCarmina has climbed 93 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Carmina means “song”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Carmina
Carmina is a girl name of English, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “song”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Carmina for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 94 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1976, when it ranked #2,439 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.0 | 251,046 girls |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 166,113 girls |
| 1930s | 3.4 | 292,398 girls |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 girls |
| 1950s | 3.4 | 291,545 girls |
| 1960s | 4.3 | 229,885 girls |
| 1970s | 12 | 81,037 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 87,719 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,864 girls |
| 2000s | 9.0 | 111,111 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,785 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,582 girls |
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Questions about the name Carmina
What does the name Carmina mean?
Carmina means “song” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Carmina?
Carmina has English, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Carmina a boy or girl name?
Carmina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Carmina?
Carmina ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1976 (#2,439).