Carel
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EHL ]
Carel is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,663 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Carel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 6 babies have been named Carel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,663 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,663
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Carel is also used as a boy name, ranked #10548.
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About the Name Carel
Carel is a girl name .
Is Carel a boy or girl name? Carel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,663 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,548. Carel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carel is currently ranked #28,663 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carel include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis