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Caralee

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAR-uh-lee /ˈkɑːr.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: A modern smoosh of Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name — akin to Caroline and Carly in sound. Warm and vintage-modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm blend: Caralee joins Cara ('beloved') and Lee ('meadow') (said 'KAR-uh-lee'). Sweet and sunny.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningA modern smoosh of Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name — akin to Caroline and Carly in sound. Warm and vintage-modern.
U.S. rank (2019)#15992 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 860

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119292019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caralee combines Cara ('beloved') and Lee ('meadow') as one written name. It reads warm and sunny — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAR-uh-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, warm, and sunny.

Did you know? Caralee fuses Cara ('beloved; dear') with Lee ('meadow') into a single name — a sweet, sunny combo, close to Caroline in feel (said 'KAR-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Caralee — Cara + Lee combo; 'beloved' + 'meadow'

Variations

CaraCarolineCarly

Nicknames

CaraLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caralee mean?

Caralee joins Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing') into a single name.

How do you pronounce Caralee?

It's said KAR-uh-lee /ˈkɑːr.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caralee a boy or girl name?

Caralee is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Caralee?

Caralee is a rare name in the U.S.

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