Carli

Carli: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Carli

  • A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Etymology

A spelling variant of Carly.

How popular is Carli?

45U.S. babies in 2025
#622peak rank (1996)
8,972babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,967 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Carli (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #622 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #8990 in 1994. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Carli FAQ

What does the name Carli mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages. A spelling variant of Carly.

What is the origin of the name Carli?

Carli is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Carli?

Since 1880, 8,967 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Carli (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #622 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #8990 in 1994. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Carli a boy or girl name?

Carli is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,967 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.