Karlei
girl nameKarlei entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #5458 in 2015, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1991–2025
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rank today
#5458
peak (2015)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #12006 |
| 2010s | #7820 |
| 2020s | #7654 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Karlei are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Karlei is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Karlei in 2025?
- Karlei is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Karlei most popular?
- Karlei peaked in 2015, reaching #5458 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Karlei with classmates?
- Karlei will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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