Rising since 2004, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Kavari since 1999
Babies named Kavari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 126 |
Meaning & origin
Kavari is a name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, making it a very recent addition to the naming landscape. As of 2025, it ranks 3658th in popularity, with a 1-in-56936 frequency, indicating a rare but growing choice. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 2004, and its peak year so far is 2025. No top states have been recorded, suggesting geographically scattered usage. The etymology is unclear; it may be a modern creative formation or a borrowing from an Indian name such as Kavari, which has roots in Sanskrit. Given its novelty, parents may choose it for its distinctive sound rather than traditional meaning.
Kavari first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a creative spelling or variant of the Sanskrit name Kapali, meaning 'skull' and associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, or more likely a respelling of the Indian name Kavari, which is derived from the Sanskrit word kapota (dove or partridge). However, given its very recent emergence and lack of established usage, its etymology remains speculative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kavi, Ari, Kav
Sibling names for Kavari
Names that share Kavari's style, for a brother or sister.
