Carlis
Carlis is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,874 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carlis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 151 babies have been named Carlis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carlis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,874 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,874
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Carlis is also used as a boy name, ranked #20072.
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About the Name Carlis
Carlis is a girl name .
Is Carlis a boy or girl name? Carlis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,874 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,072. Carlis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carlis is currently ranked #66,874 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carlis include Car, Cay, Carie, and Carlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carlis include Carly, Carla, Carlee, Carlie, Carleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis