Karly
Karly: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Karly
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Carly.
How popular is Karly?
Since 1880, 10,866 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Karly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #558 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6294 in 1978. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Karly
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Karly
Sister and brother names that share Karly's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Karly FAQ
What does the name Karly mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. A spelling variant of Carly.
What is the origin of the name Karly?
Karly is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Karly?
Since 1880, 10,866 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Karly (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #558 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6294 in 1978. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Karly a boy or girl name?
Karly is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,866 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.