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Karli Girl

Popularity: #895 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-lee / /ˈkɑːrli/

German; Scandinavian

Meaning

German: free man; Scandinavian: strong

Historical & Cultural Background

Karli is a feminine form of the name Karl, which has roots in both German and Scandinavian cultures. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, often associated with nobility and strength. In modern times, Karli has gained popularity as a standalone name, reflecting a trend towards unique variations of traditional names.

Trend Summary

Karli has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

CarlyKarlaKarlyKatrinaKassie

Variants

  • Karly
  • Carli
  • Carly

International Variants

  • Karli (Swedish)
  • Carla (Italian)
  • Karla (Spanish)

Famous people named Karli

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Fictional characters named Karli

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karli was first seen in the United States in 1961. Karli has ranked as high as #829 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Karli has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karli (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 11
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19615
19636
19666
19695
19708
19715
197213
197323
197446
197539
197635
197736
197844
197957
198059
198178
1982127
198397
1984135
1985134
1986144
1987181
1988196
1989176
1990206
1991327
1992407
1993353
1994425
1995380
1996374
1997416
1998406
1999372
2000394
2001359
2002398
2003324
2004390
2005399
2006311
2007289
2008309
2009267
2010277
2011213
2012200
2013166
2014192
2015187
2016148
2017135
2018112
201997
2020102
202186
202285
202378
202455