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Karaline

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Pronounced KAR-uh-line /ˈkær.ə.laɪn/High

Meaning: A K-spelling of Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; freeman.' Caroline has been a royal and literary staple in English for three centuries.Medium

In 30 seconds: Caroline with a K: Karaline carries the old sense 'free woman' (said 'KAR-uh-line'). Classic and graceful.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA K-spelling of Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; freeman.' Caroline has been a royal and literary staple in English for three centuries.
U.S. rank (2024)#14287 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 765

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419752024

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

Karaline is a K-spelling of Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man; freeman.' The name came to Britain with the Hanoverians, was borne by queens, and has never really left the top ranks since. The K-spelling here is a modern preference (said 'KAR-uh-line').

This spelling appears rarely in the U.S., while Caroline remains a mainstay. Rare in this form, classic, and graceful.

Did you know? Caroline — the name behind Karaline — is the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man.' Two English queens bore it, and North and South Carolina were named for a Charles.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Karaline — Caroline respelling; Germanic karl, 'free man'

Variations

CarolineCarolynKarolina

Nicknames

KaraLinaCallie

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If you like Karaline…

Caroline— the classic Karaline respells
Carolyn— a like variant of the same name
Karolina— a like European form
Charlotte— a like feminine of Charles

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karaline mean?

Karaline spells Caroline, the feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man.'

How do you pronounce Karaline?

It's said KAR-uh-line — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karaline a boy or girl name?

Karaline is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Karaline?

This spelling is rare in the U.S., while Caroline remains very well known.

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