Carla vs Maylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carla

Girl #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, free woman"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
252
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carly, Car

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Carla Rank #1,013
Maylee Rank #1,021

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1021 for Maylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carla ___

  • Carla Marie
  • Carla Ann
  • Carla Rose
  • Carla Grace
  • Carla Louise
  • Carla Jean

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carla

Marco Lucia Paolo Sofia Bruno

If you choose Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carla or Maylee more popular?

Carla is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Carla and Maylee mean?

Carla means "free man, free woman" (Germanic origin). Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin).

Are Carla and Maylee boy or girl names?

Carla is primarily a girl name. Maylee is primarily a girl name.

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