Beloved or dear
Cari is often used as a diminutive of Carina or Caroline, but it also stands alone as a variant of the Welsh name Carys. It conveys a sense of affection and endearment, rooted in the Latin word 'carus'.
Less common today
Cari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #963 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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