Koi vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Hawaiian

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Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

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Koi Rank #2,684

Kari Rank #2,838

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2838 for Kari.

Is Koi or Kari more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Kari at #2838 in the United States.

What do Koi and Kari mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Koi and Kari boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.