Carley
Meaning
"free woman"
Origin: Germanic via English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,059
- Total SSA Count
- 53
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Car, CJ
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"free woman"
Origin: Germanic via English
"beautiful rose"
Origin: Italian
Carley is more popular, ranked #3059 vs #3245 for Rosabella.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Carley is more popular, ranked #3059 compared to Rosabella at #3245 in the United States.
Carley means "free woman" (Germanic via English origin). Rosabella means "beautiful rose" (Italian origin).
Carley is primarily a girl name. Rosabella is primarily a girl name.