Karley

Karley is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 48 girls in the United States.

Karley at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karley

Karley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Karley first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #704 in 1994, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 7,908 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karley in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#704 in 1994
Peak year
2005
Babies named Karley in 2024
48
Total since 1880
7,908

Karley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1755 in 1996
Babies named Karley in 2012
4
Total since 1996
80

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karley mean?

The meaning of Karley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karley a boy or girl name?

Karley is a girl name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karley?

Karley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karley?

Karley first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #704 in 1994, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].