Judy vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,652
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jude, Judie

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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

Judy Rank #1,652
Kari Rank #1,842

Judy is more popular, ranked #1652 vs #1842 for Kari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judy ___

  • Judy Ann
  • Judy Marie
  • Judy Lynn
  • Judy Rose
  • Judy Kay
  • Judy Ellen

Kari ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Judy

Betty Barbara Robert James Dorothy

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judy or Kari more popular?

Judy is more popular, ranked #1652 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Judy and Kari mean?

Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Judy and Kari boy or girl names?

Judy is primarily a girl name. Kari is primarily a girl name.

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