Carey
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,568
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Also a Boy Name
Carey is also used as a boy name, ranked #5332.
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About the Name Carey
Carey is a girl name .
Is Carey a boy or girl name? Carey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,568 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,332. Carey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Carey is currently ranked #71,568 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carey include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.