Karle

Pronunciation: [ k-AHR-uhl ]

Karle is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,243 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

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Girl Name #16,243 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Karle is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Karle often also consider Toyah, Smith, Chutney .

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Historical Record

Karle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.

Over 94 babies have been named Karle in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Karle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,243 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#16,243
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#16,243
Total SSA Count
8

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Kar Kay Karie

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Karle is also used as a boy name, ranked #30668.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karle

Is Karle a boy or girl name?
Karle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #16243. As a boy name, it is ranked #30668. Karle is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Karle?
Karle is pronounced k-AHR-uhl.
How popular is the name Karle?
Karle is currently ranked #16243 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Karle?
Common nicknames for Karle include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
Is Karle a common or rare name?
Karle is an uncommon name, ranked #16243 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Karle?
Karle pairs well with Toyah, Smith, Chutney, Sammatha in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Karle?
Related spellings include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly.

About the Name Karle

Karle is a girl name .

Is Karle a boy or girl name? Karle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,243 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,668. Karle is more commonly used as a girl name.

Karle is currently ranked #16,243 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Karle include Karla, Karlee, Karlie, Karly, Karli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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