Kareli is a female given name of Finnish origin, meaning "from Karelian land". It is derived from the ancient province of Karelia, which was divided between Finland and Russia during historical times. The name Kareli is often associated with Finnish culture and heritage, as it is uncommon outside of Finland. It has gained some international recognition in recent years due to its unique sound and Finnish roots.
The name Kareli experienced fluctuations in its popularity over the years with a total of 446 births recorded between 1991 and 2023. After a steady start with five births each year from 1991 to 1994, there was a significant increase in 2001 with 21 births, reaching a peak of 32 births in 2023. The highest number of years with the same count of births was eight, occurring between 2008 and 2015 with 21 births each year.