Karel

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl ]

Karel is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,503 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

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Girl Name #13,503 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Karel is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Karel often also consider Elvi, Cia, Claudette .

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Historical Record

Karel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 704 babies have been named Karel in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Karel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,503 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#13,503
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,503
Total SSA Count
9

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Kar Kay Karie

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Karel is also used as a boy name, ranked #10993.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karel

Is Karel a boy or girl name?
Karel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13503. As a boy name, it is ranked #10993. Karel is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Karel?
Karel is pronounced k-EHR-uhl.
How popular is the name Karel?
Karel is currently ranked #13503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Karel?
Common nicknames for Karel include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
Is Karel a common or rare name?
Karel is an uncommon name, ranked #13503 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Karel?
Karel pairs well with Elvi, Cia, Claudette, Lyda in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Karel?
Related spellings include Karen, Karely, Kareli.

About the Name Karel

Karel is a girl name .

Is Karel a boy or girl name? Karel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,503 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #10,993. Karel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Karel is currently ranked #13,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Karel include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Karel include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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