Modern blend, likely meaning pure or beloved
Karelys is a modern Hispanic name, likely created by combining the root 'Kara' or 'Karen' with the popular suffix '-lys'. It is often associated with the Greek word for pure or the Latin word for beloved, though its specific usage is most common in Caribbean and Latin American communities.
Less common today
Karelys isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,752 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).