Kari vs Venus

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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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Venus Rank #1,727

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 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

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Venus more popular?

Venus is more popular, ranked #1727 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Venus mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are Kari and Venus boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Venus is primarily a girl name.

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