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Karleigh

girl name
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Carly, feminine form of Carl, from Germanic karl, "man"

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Karleigh peaked in the 2010s.

When you meet Karleigh

Most people given the name Karleigh in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

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