Kary
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,224 babies have been named Kary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kary is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,298 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,298
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kary is also used as a girl name, ranked #17004.
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Old English/Flemish origin
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French le détroit origin
"the strait, narrow waterway"
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Latin origin
"olive tree; symbol of peace and wisdom"
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French origin
"from the flowering place"
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About the Name Kary
Kary is a boy name .
Is Kary a boy or girl name? Kary is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,298 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,004. Kary is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kary is currently ranked #20,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kary include Karter, Karson, Kareem, Karim, Kartier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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