Meaning A pet and feminine form of the name Carl derived from Charles, meaning 'free man'. Origin of Carley German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Rae, Amanda, Aniyah, Ann, Dianne, Eloise, Grace, Jean, Mae, Nicole Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Carley KAARLiy Similar Names Charlotte-Louis Carlene Lottie Carrie Chattie Carla Charlese Charlotte-Grace Totty Karla Year by Year Popularity of Carley