Karel
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-uhl ]
Karel is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,503 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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 .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,503
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Karel is also used as a boy name, ranked #10993.
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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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis