Karly is a modern and stylish name of recent origin, derived from the popular name Carl. While Carl itself has longstanding roots, tracing back to the Old Norse 'Karl', meaning 'free man' or 'strong', Karly offers a fresh and feminine twist on this classic name. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and early 21st century, appealing to parents who desired a unique yet approachable name for their daughters.
"Only five individuals named Karly were born annually in 1978, with no significant increase since then."