Carli is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Free person; Germanic origin meaning "independent" or "liberated".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Car. As of 2026, Carli ranks #897 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #523 in 1996.
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KAR-lee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #897 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Carli means “Free person; Germanic origin meaning "independent" or "liberated".” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Carli is pronounced KAR-lee.
Carli is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Carli currently ranks #897 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Carli include Car.
Middle names that pair well with Carli include Carli Rose, Carli Grace, Carli Marie, Carli Jane.
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