Carli

Meaning of Carli

It means "free woman" or "strong woman." It's a feminine version of names like Carl or Charles.

Carli has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carli

After ranking as high as #742 in 2000, Carli has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carli

• Carli Lloyd
  US Women's Soccer Star
• Carli Bybel
  Beauty Influencer, YouTube Personality
• Carli Norris
  British Soap Opera Actress
• Carli Davidson
  Photographer known for animals
• Carli Snyder
  Professional Volleyball Player

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Questions about the name Carli

What does the name Carli mean?

Carli means it means "free woman" or "strong woman." it's a feminine version of names like carl or charles, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Carli a boy's or a girl's name?

Carli is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carli?

Carli did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carli most popular?

Carli peaked at #742 in 2000.