Bray 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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bray Rank #2,828
Kari Rank #1,842

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

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 Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #1842 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Kari mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Bray and Kari boy or girl names?

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

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