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Carlei
Pronounced KAR-lee /ˈkɑːr.li/Medium
Meaning: A modern respelling of Carly/Carlee, a feminine form of Carl (Charles), from the Germanic for 'free man; a man of the people.' Bright and current.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Carlei is a contemporary spelling of Carly/Carlee, from Carl (Charles), Germanic for 'free man.' It reads bright and current; a modern respelling, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAR-lee').
It appears only recently and rarely in U.S. data. Rare, bright, and modern.
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What does the name Carlei mean?
Carlei respells Carly/Carlee, a feminine form of Carl (Charles), 'free man; a man of the people.'
How do you pronounce Carlei?
It's said KAR-lee /ˈkɑːr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Carlei a boy or girl name?
Carlei is a girl's name.
How popular is Carlei?
Carlei is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.