Arath vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kari

Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,842
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Arath Rank #3,015
Kari Rank #1,842

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #3015 for Arath.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arath ___

  • Arath James
  • Arath Cole
  • Arath Xavier
  • Arath Dean
  • Arath Finn
  • Arath Cruz

Kari ___

  • Kari Ann
  • Kari Lynn
  • Kari Marie
  • Kari Grace
  • Kari Elizabeth
  • Kari Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arath

Caspian Lyra Zephyr Sable Orion

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arath or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Arath at #3015 in the United States.

What do Arath and Kari mean?

Arath means "noble, virtuous" (Celtic origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Arath and Kari boy or girl names?

Arath is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a girl name.

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