UK girl's name
Kaari
A feminine name of Finnish origin, representing the birch tree.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaari is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaari popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kaari is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kaari. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaari ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Kaari.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaari as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kaari mean?
The name Kaari is believed to have originated from the Finnish language, with its roots dating back to the 19th century. It is a feminine name that has been used primarily in Finland and other Scandinavian countries. The name is derived from the Finnish word "kaari," which means "arch" or "curve," possibly referring to the arched shape of a rainbow or a bridge.
In Finnish folklore, the name Kaari was sometimes associated with the goddess of the rainbow, who was believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The name was also linked to the concept of beauty and grace, as the arch or curve was seen as a symbol of elegance and harmony.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaari can be found in the Finnish epic poem "Kalevala," which dates back to the 19th century. The poem mentions a character named Kaari, who was described as a skilled and beautiful weaver.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kaari. One of the most famous was Kaari Utrio (1942-2018), a Finnish writer and poet who won numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Eino Leino Prize in 1974. Another notable Kaari was Kaari Mustakallio (1909-1989), a Finnish singer and actress who had a successful career in the mid-20th century.
In the field of sports, Kaari Winger (born 1937) was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the 4x5km relay event in 1964. Kaari Niskanen (1923-2003) was a Finnish javelin thrower who won a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
Moving beyond Finland, Kaari Upson (born 1970) is an American artist and sculptor known for her multimedia installations exploring themes of identity and personal narratives. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across the United States and Europe.
While the name Kaari may have origins in Finnish culture, it has transcended linguistic and geographical boundaries, becoming a name recognized and appreciated around the world for its aesthetic beauty and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kaari by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaari was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
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- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaari: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaari in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaari was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaari most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Kaari in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaari?
A feminine name of Finnish origin, representing the birch tree.
How many people are called Kaari in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kaari across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.