Rare, precious, or pure
In Finnish, Kaari means 'arch' or 'curve,' but it is often used as a modern variant of Kari or Katherine, implying purity. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Sanskrit word for 'rare' or 'precious.'
Less common today
Kaari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,175 in 2018.
Prolific Finnish historical novelist and feminist
American jewelry designer and founder of French General
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
