NAME PROFILE
Carthel
A modern feminine name derived from variations meaning 'free' or 'night beauty'; it characterizes an individual who is adventurous, soulful, and possesses a radiant spirit that illuminates any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 237 |
| Gender | Male (16% / 84%) |
| Peak year | 1932 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1932 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AR — 86%AL — 14%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Malaya Watson (Singer, 'American Idol') · Malala Yousafzai (Human Rights Activist, 'I Am Malala') · Malaya Rivera Drew (Actress, 'The L Word') · Layla El (Professional Wrestler, WWE Diva) · Malaya (Folk Singer, 'Malaya')
Nicknames & Diminutives
MalaLaylaLalaMay-May
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