Kari vs Mika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

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Boy #2,878 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kari Rank #2,838

Mika Rank #2,878

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #2878 for Mika.

Is Kari or Mika more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Mika at #2878 in the United States.

What do Kari and Mika mean?

Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin). Mika means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kari and Mika boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a boy name. Mika is primarily a boy name.