Kari is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 154 babies in the United States.
Kari at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑː.ɹi/
About the name Kari
Kari belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Kari first appears in Social Security records in 1934 and has been given to 60,515 babies since 1880, including 154 in 2024.
The meaning of Kari is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Kari a boy or girl name?
Kari is a unisex name. In 2024, 154 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Kari?
Kari comes from the Scandinavian tradition.
How popular is the name Kari?
Kari is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1934 and has been given to 60,515 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Kari?
Kari is pronounced /ˈkɑː.ɹi/ (IPA).
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