Karley

Meaning of Karley

Karley is a variant of Carly, which means "free man." It's usually considered a feminine form of the name Charles.

Karley has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karley

After ranking as high as #817 in 2005, Karley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Karley

• Carly Rae Jepsen
  Canadian singer and songwriter
• Carly Simon
  American singer-songwriter, musician
• Carly Steel
  British television presenter, actress
• Carly Pope
  Canadian actress
• Carly Patterson
  American Olympic gymnast

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Questions about the name Karley

What does the name Karley mean?

Karley means karley is a variant of carly, which means "free man." it's usually considered a feminine form of the name charles, and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Karley?

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

When was Karley most popular?

Karley peaked at #817 in 2005.