Kari

Kari has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kari isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kari is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Kari was, in the past month, the 5849th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Kari is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Kari was viewed 37 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Kari's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kari is most adored in Utah, South Carolina and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Ohio and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kari.

Most popular breeds named Kari:

1. Rottweiler
2. Pug
3. Lhasa Apso
4. Poodle
5. American Eskimo

Kari is found in these categories:

scandinavian

Commonly used in Norway, derived from Old Norse meaning "pure".

celestial

Nordic origins link her to sky gods, embodying heavenly attributes.