US Popularity Rank: 7168

Origin: Welsh

Meaning: Love; Beloved

Cari is a feminine name of Latin and Gaelic origin that means “beloved” or “love.” It is derived from the sweet Welsh word caru, which means love. Carrie is a variation of the name which may be most known from the famous American singer Carrie Underwood, renowned for her strong singing voice and catchy country tunes. Cari was most popular as a given name in the 1980s and has started to take off again in 2011. It is a soft-sounding name that may help baby stay connected to their roots and remember how loved they are. It also might inspire little one to reach for the moon and embrace their inner superstar.