Kari vs Yitty

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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Yitty

Girl #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Jewish woman (via Judith/Yehudit)"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit via Yiddish

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Yit, Yiy, Yiie

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Popularity Comparison

Kari Rank #1,842
Yitty Rank #1,719

Yitty is more popular, ranked #1719 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

Yitty ___

  • Yitty Leah
  • Yitty Rivka
  • Yitty Chaya
  • Yitty Miriam
  • Yitty Zahava
  • Yitty Devorah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kari

Erik Lars Astrid Ingrid Bjorn

If you choose Yitty

Gitty Chaia Sury Mendy Shloime

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kari or Yitty more popular?

Yitty is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Kari and Yitty mean?

Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin). Yitty means "Jewish woman (via Judith/Yehudit)" (Hebrew Yehudit via Yiddish origin).

Are Kari and Yitty boy or girl names?

Kari is primarily a girl name. Yitty is primarily a girl name.

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