Kari vs Mayla

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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Mayla

Girl #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful, beloved"

Origin: Modern American blend

Cultural Roots

American Middle Eastern influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Mae

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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Mayla Rank #1,766

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 vs #1842 for Kari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kari ___

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

Mayla ___

  • Mayla Rose
  • Mayla Grace
  • Mayla Belle
  • Mayla Jade
  • Mayla Lynn
  • Mayla Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Mayla

Avery Harper Logan Olivia Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Mayla more popular?

Mayla is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Mayla mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Mayla means "graceful, beloved" (Modern American blend origin).

Are Kari and Mayla boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Mayla is primarily a girl name.

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