Holding steady.
Popularity of Karalee since 1941
Babies named Karalee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 166 |
| 1970s | 240 |
| 1980s | 233 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Karalee is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1941. Its peak usage occurred in 1979, though it never cracked the national top 1,000 rankings. The name has remained stable in very low usage since its debut, with no recorded growth or decline. As a blended name combining Kara and Lee, it reflects a mid-20th-century trend of creating melodious compound names. Karalee has not been associated with any particular state or region, and its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Karalee is a modern English coinage, likely a blend of the names Kara and Lee, or possibly a variant spelling of Carol or Caralee. It first appeared in the United States in the 1940s, with a peak in usage during the 1970s. Since then, it has been used sporadically and remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kara, Lee, Lea
Sibling names for Karalee
Names that share Karalee's style, for a brother or sister.
