Karli
Girl name · American · German · Latin
Meaningfree · English form of Carly
- US rank
- #2,691
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #559 in 1994
64 babies were named Karli in the US in 2025. It has dropped 808 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Karli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Karli, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Karli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKarli first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #559. Today it's #2,691, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKarli was 5.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 4,608 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,126.
- TrendKarli has slipped 808 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,691. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKarli is most popular in Arkansas, where it ranks #555. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningKarli is an English form of Carly, which means “free”. Our records link it to American, German and Latin roots.
About the name Karli
Karli is a girl name of American, German and Latin origin meaning “free”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-rli”. US birth records list Karli for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 60 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #559 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,691, with 64 babies.
Origin:American namesGerman namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.3 | 743,802 girls |
| 1970s | 20 | 49,603 girls |
| 1980s | 77 | 13,036 girls |
| 1990s | 204 | 4,891 girls |
| 2000s | 187 | 5,359 girls |
| 2010s | 98 | 10,176 girls |
| 2020s | 48 | 20,633 girls |
Other spellings of Karli
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Questions about the name Karli
What does the name Karli mean?
Karli means “free” in English, as a form of Carly.
What is the origin of the name Karli?
Karli has American, German, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Karli a boy or girl name?
Karli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Karli?
Karli ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#559).