Kari
Kari: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หkษห.ษนi/ ยท /หkรฆ.ษนi/
Meaning and origin of Kari
- A female given name from Swedish, of recent usage, equivalent to English Carrie or Cary.
Etymology
From Norwegian Kari, diminutive of Katrine.
How popular is Kari?
Since 1880, 59,696 girls and 931 boys in the U.S. have been named Kari (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #127 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #1874 in 1970. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kari
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Kari
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Kari FAQ
What does the name Kari mean?
A female given name from Swedish, of recent usage, equivalent to English Carrie or Cary. From Norwegian Kari, diminutive of Katrine.
What is the origin of the name Kari?
Kari is listed as a name of Swedish origin.
How popular is the name Kari?
Since 1880, 59,696 girls and 931 boys in the U.S. have been named Kari (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #127 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #1874 in 1970. In 2025, 113 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kari a boy or girl name?
Kari is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 59,696 girls and 931 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.