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Karri

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Pronounced KAIR-ee /ˈkær.i/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kerry (Irish place name, 'the people of Ciar; dark; dusky') and of Carrie (short for Caroline, 'free woman'). Both routes feed this bright short name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Karri echoes Kerry ('dark; dusky') and Carrie (said 'KAIR-ee'). Cheerful and vintage-modern.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA spelling of Kerry (Irish place name, 'the people of Ciar; dark; dusky') and of Carrie (short for Caroline, 'free woman'). Both routes feed this bright short name.
U.S. rank (2025)#11405 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619532025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Karri is a form of Kerry and Carrie: Kerry an Irish place name, 'dark; dusky,' and Carrie a short form of Caroline, 'free woman.' Both routes feed this cheerful short name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAIR-ee').

It appears rarely, alongside the more common Kerry and Carrie. Rare, bright, and breezy.

Did you know? Karri respells Kerry (an Irish place name, 'the people of Ciar; dark') and Carrie (short for Caroline) — a bright, breezy short name drawing on two familiar routes (said 'KAIR-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Karri — form of Kerry / Carrie; two routes

Variations

KerryCarrieKarrie

Nicknames

KariKar

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Carrie— the Caroline short form it mirrors
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karri mean?

Karri is a form of Kerry (Irish, 'dark; dusky') and Carrie (short for Caroline, 'free woman').

How do you pronounce Karri?

It's said KAIR-ee /ˈkær.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Karri a boy or girl name?

Karri is a girl's name.

How popular is Karri?

Karri is a rare name in the U.S.

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