Karly

Meaning of Karly

A diminutive of Caroline, meaning "free woman". It can also be a variant of Carly.

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

Popularity of Karly

After ranking as high as #697 in 2000, Karly has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Karly

• Carly Rae Jepsen
  Canadian singer and songwriter
• Carly Simon
  American singer-songwriter and musician
• Carly Fiorina
  Former Hewlett-Packard CEO
• Carly Patterson
  American Olympic gymnast
• Carly Pope
  Canadian actress

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Questions about the name Karly

What does the name Karly mean?

Karly means a diminutive of caroline, meaning "free woman". it can also be a variant of carly, and it comes from German origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Karly?

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

When was Karly most popular?

Karly peaked at #697 in 2000.