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Charlea

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Pronounced SHAR-lee /ˈʃɑːr.li/Medium

Meaning: A -lea spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte/Charles, from a Germanic root for 'free man; strong.' A breezy, current name.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy name: Charlea is a form of Charlie, 'free man' (said 'SHAR-lee'). Modern and cool.

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Origin LowEnglish, German

MeaningA -lea spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte/Charles, from a Germanic root for 'free man; strong.' A breezy, current name.

U.S. rank (2024)#15707 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 488

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

Charlea is a form of Charlie (from Charles, 'free man'). It reads breezy and modern - rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'SHAR-lee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Charlea respells Charlie/Charley (from Charlotte/Charles, 'free man') - a breezy, current name with a fresh finish (said 'SHAR-lee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Charlea — form of Charlie; Charles 'free man'

Variations

CharlieCharleyCharlee

Nicknames

CharLea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charlea mean?

Charlea is a form of Charlie/Charley, feminine of Charles ('free man').

How do you pronounce Charlea?

It's said SHAR-lee /ˈʃɑːr.li/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charlea a boy or girl name?

Charlea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Charlea?

Charlea is extremely rare in the U.S.