Girl · #10,541 in 2026

Carlia

Carlia is a genus of lizards, commonly known as four-fingered skinks or rainbow skinks, in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. Before being placed in this new subfamily, Carlia was recovered in a clade with the genera Niveoscincus, Lampropholis, and others of the Eugongylus group within Lygosominae.

Current Rank
#10,541
Peak Rank
#10,447 (2010)
Total Babies
150
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1955
First Year
2018
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#10447
Peak Rank
150
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Carlia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Carlia is a genus of lizards, commonly known as four-fingered skinks or rainbow skinks, in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. Before being placed in this new subfamily, Carlia was recovered in a clade with the genera Niveoscincus, Lampropholis, and others of the Eugongylus group within Lygosominae.

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The Story of Carlia

Carlia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1955, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 10 Carlias were born — ranking #10,447 that year. As of 2026, Carlia ranks #10,541 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 150 Carlias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Carlia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Carlia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carlia

What does the name Carlia mean?
Carlia is a genus of lizards, commonly known as four-fingered skinks or rainbow skinks, in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. Before being placed in this new subfamily, Carlia was recovered in a clade with the genera Niveoscincus, Lampropholis, and others of the Eugongylus group within Lygosominae.
How popular is Carlia in 2026?
In 2026, Carlia ranks #10,541 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Carlia most popular?
Carlia reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #10,447 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Carlia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Carlia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Carlia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Carlia include Abie, Joycee, Jeralynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Jeralynn
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About the name Carlia

Carlia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1955 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Carlia's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #10,447. Use the chart and map above to compare Carlia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.