What does the name Kari mean?

The name Kari means "Man, army, warrior".

What is the origin of the name Kari?

Kari is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 109 babies were named Kari in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Kari is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

Explore thousands more names in our Baby Name Genius app.

Births Last Year: 109 →

All-Time Total: 59,607

Peak Year: 1975

Kari is a Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse name "Kári," meaning "wind" or "storm."

Girl names closely related to Kari

Layne Rylynn Kendal Rilynn Adrian Rilee Rylan Kortney

Boy names closely related to Kari

Zavier Monroe Landin Norman Gaven Benjamen Myron Vernon

Names with similar meaning to Kari

Cari Carie Carl Carla Carlee Carlene Carley Carli

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Get detailed insights, popularity trends, and personalized recommendations in the Baby Name Genius app.