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Karlie

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Pronounced KAHR-lee /ˈkɑɹ.li/Medium

Meaning: ManMedium

In 30 seconds: Karlie is an English girl's name, a feminine form of Carl whose root simply means 'man'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningMan
U.S. rank (2024)#1896 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births105 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419662024

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

Karlie is a feminine spelling tied to Carl, a name that goes back to the plain Germanic word for 'man' or 'free man'. The K and the -ie ending give it a soft, modern American shape. It belongs to a crowd of interchangeable spellings, from Carly to Carlie.

The name has a bright, casual sound that fits its contemporary feel. The model Karlie Kloss, born in 1992, is the best-known bearer of this exact spelling.

Did you know? Karlie is a spelling variant of Carly, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'man' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Karlie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CarleeCarleyCarliCarlieCarly

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Karlie Kloss (1992–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Karlie…

Carly— the most common spelling of the same feminine Carl name
Carlie— a near-identical respelling of Karlie
Kacie— shares Karlie's English roots
Kolbie— echoes that soft -ie sound
Journie— another modern pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlie mean?

Karlie is usually explained as meaning 'man' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Karlie?

It's commonly said KAHR-lee /ˈkɑɹ.li/.

Is Karlie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Karlie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Karlie?

In 2024, Karlie ranked #1896 in the U.S. for girls, with 105 births recorded.

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