What does the name Carly mean?

The name Carly means "Man, army, warrior".

What is the origin of the name Carly?

Carly is a name of German origin.

In 2023, 308 babies were named Carly in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Carly is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 308 ↘

All-Time Total: 66,214

Peak Year: 1995

Carly is a modern English name derived from the name Carla, which is a feminine form of the name Charles.

Girl names closely related to Carly

Myla Charlotte Emelia Norah Lilah Madelyn Lyla Stella

Boy names closely related to Carly

Jameson Landon Brody Paul Gavin Nolan Jackson Parker

Names with similar meaning to Carly

Cari Carie Carl Carla Carlee Carlene Carley Carli

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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