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Kaveri

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Pronounced KAH-veh-ree /ˈkɑ.ve.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddess; we note the sacred riverLow

In 30 seconds: The sacred Kaveri river: Kaveri is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-veh-ree').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddess; we note the sacred river
U.S. rank (2025)#7313 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Kaveri comes from the Sanskrit — the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddess (we note the sacred river). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KAH-veh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-sacred-Kaveri-river at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kaveri is the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddess — a lyrical, classic name (we note the sacred river; said 'KAH-veh-ree').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Kaveri — Sanskrit; sacred river

Variations

KavereeCauveryKaviri

Nicknames

Kavi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaveri mean?

Kaveri is the name of the sacred Kaveri (Cauvery) river of South India, revered as a river-goddess. We note the sacred river.

How do you pronounce Kaveri?

It's said KAH-veh-ree /k.ve.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaveri a boy or girl name?

Kaveri is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaveri?

Kaveri is a very rare name in the U.S.

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