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Karli

girl name
Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Peak era
2000s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

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

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2000s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Karli peaked in the 2000s.

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Popularity in Brazil

60 people · the #58,763 first name in Brazil · median age 32

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

When you meet Karli

Most people given the name Karli in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.

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

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The Karli deep dive

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