Asta vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asta

Boy #2,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine love, god's beauty"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,960
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asta Rank #2,960
Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2960 for Asta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asta or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Asta at #2960 in the United States.

What do Asta and Kari mean?

Asta means "divine love, god's beauty" (Old Norse origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Asta and Kari boy or girl names?

Asta is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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