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Kari
GirlMeaning of Kari: Greek: 'pure'
Kari is a girl's name most strongly associated with Norwegian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1738th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 5891st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1738
113 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5891
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
60,627
First recorded 1934 · peak 1975
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
2% boys · 98% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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