Kareli
2025 SSA
About Kareli
Kareli is a feminine name with multicultural origins and interpretations. In Georgian culture, it can be a place name referring to the Kareli municipality. As a personal name, it may be a variation of Karelia, which references the historical region spanning parts of Finland and Russia. In Hebrew contexts, Kareli could be related to 'Karelee,' meaning 'my vineyard.' Some may see it as a feminine form of Karel, the Czech and Dutch version of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. While not widely common in any particular culture, Kareli offers multicultural appeal with its international sound and adaptability. Its relative rarity makes it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce or spell.
Pronounced kuh-RAY-lee.
As of October 2026, Kareli ranked #4034 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,410 | 32 | 19.9 |
| 2024 | #4,506 | 31 | 19.1 |
| 2025 | #4,034 | 36 | 22.4 |