Kaari
Every Kaari since 1963 — 304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaari
Kaari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,632 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 304 American babies have been named Kaari. Its peak came in 2018, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,632 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,703 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,410 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,091 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,278 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,745 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,599 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4,192 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,399 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,479 |
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| 2008 | 5 | #18,888 |
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| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,967 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,363 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,992 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,024 |
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| 1965 | 5 | #6,959 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaari in 2025?
Kaari ranked #5,632 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaari?
304 babies have been named Kaari in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaari most popular?
Kaari peaked in 2018, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Kaari a boy or girl name?
Kaari is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaari rising or falling?
Kaari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.