Cari vs Vilma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cari

Girl #5,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, to love"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,939
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Care, Ri

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Vilma

Girl #5,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"determined protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Finnish Hungarian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,876
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vil, Vili, Vila

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Popularity Comparison

Cari Rank #5,939
Vilma Rank #5,876

Vilma is more popular, ranked #5876 vs #5939 for Cari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cari ___

  • Cari Ann
  • Cari Lynn
  • Cari Mae
  • Cari Jo
  • Cari Beth
  • Cari Grace

Vilma ___

  • Vilma Rose
  • Vilma Grace
  • Vilma Sofia
  • Vilma Marie
  • Vilma Elena
  • Vilma Astrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cari

Liam Owen Mara Nora Evan

If you choose Vilma

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Gunnar Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cari or Vilma more popular?

Vilma is more popular, ranked #5876 compared to Cari at #5939 in the United States.

What do Cari and Vilma mean?

Cari means "beloved, to love" (Welsh origin). Vilma means "determined protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cari and Vilma boy or girl names?

Cari is primarily a girl name. Vilma is primarily a girl name.

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