Rising since 2014, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaari since 1963
Babies named Kaari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Kaari is a modern name that has been used in the United States since 1963, when it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name records. Its rank of 5,554 in 2025 places it among less common choices, with approximately 1 in 73,058 newborn girls receiving the name that year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2018, and its trajectory has been rising steadily since 2014. While it has no recorded top states, its increasing use suggests a growing appeal among parents seeking a contemporary-sounding name. The etymology remains uncertain, making Kaari a name of modern coinage rather than deep historical roots.
Kaari is a modern name that first appeared in the United States in the 1960s. It may be a spelling variant of Kari, a Scandinavian short form of Katherine, or a creative respelling of Carrie. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the Finnish name Kaari. Its use has been rising since the mid-2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari, Ka
Sibling names for Kaari
Names that share Kaari's style, for a brother or sister.
