Carly

Pronunciation: [ k-AHRL-ee ]

Boy Name #21,166 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Carly is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHRL-ee.

Parents who love the name Carly often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,166
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Carlos #135 Carlo #918 Carl #1035 Carlton #2842 Carlisle #3294

Nicknames

Car Cay Carie

Also a Girl Name

Carly is also used as a girl name, ranked #873.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carly

Is Carly a boy or girl name?

Carly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21166. As a girl name, it is ranked #873. Carly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Carly?

Carly is pronounced k-AHRL-ee.

How popular is the name Carly?

Carly is currently ranked #21166 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Carly?

Common nicknames for Carly include Car, Cay, and Carie.

Is Carly a common or rare name?

Carly is an uncommon name, ranked #21166 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Carly

Carly is a boy name .

Is Carly a boy or girl name? Carly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,166 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #873. Carly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Carly is currently ranked #21,166 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Carly include Car, Cay, and Carie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Carly include Carlos, Carlo, Carl, Carlton, Carlisle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.