Cari vs Zavia

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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Zavia

Girl #6,031 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house, bright"

Origin: Basque Etxaberri

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,031
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zav, Zia, Via

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Popularity Comparison

Cari Rank #5,939
Zavia Rank #6,031

Cari is more popular, ranked #5939 vs #6031 for Zavia.

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

Zavia ___

  • Zavia Rose
  • Zavia Nicole
  • Zavia Marie
  • Zavia Grace
  • Zavia Renee
  • Zavia Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cari

Liam Owen Mara Nora Evan

If you choose Zavia

Xander Zara Zion Aria Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cari or Zavia more popular?

Cari is more popular, ranked #5939 compared to Zavia at #6031 in the United States.

What do Cari and Zavia mean?

Cari means "beloved, to love" (Welsh origin). Zavia means "new house, bright" (Basque Etxaberri origin).

Are Cari and Zavia boy or girl names?

Cari is primarily a girl name. Zavia is primarily a girl name.

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