Kari vs Asta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine love, god's beauty"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish Swedish

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Kari Rank #2,838

Asta Rank #2,960

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

Is Kari or Asta more popular?

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

What do Kari and Asta mean?

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

Are Kari and Asta boy or girl names?

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