Karii Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAH-ree //ˈkɑːri//
Origin: Japanese; Hawaiian
Meaning: Japanese: a variant of Kairi meaning 'ocean'; Hawaiian: 'the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, names often reflect nature and elements, with Karii being a variant of Kairi, which emphasizes the beauty of the ocean. In Hawaiian culture, names connected to the sea are common, reflecting the significance of the ocean in Hawaiian life and mythology.
The name Karii may also be used in modern contexts, often appealing to parents looking for unique and meaningful names.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Karii was first seen in the United States in 2021.
Karii has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Karii has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Karii is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Karii was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Karii
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Karii.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |