Kari Bailes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kari Bailes — Greek
56K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kari Bailes is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Kari is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Kari is a unisex given name and surname. Given name In Finland, Kari is a male name, which was particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The name is derived from the Greek Makarios (or Macarius). In Norway, Kari is a female name. The name is diminutive of Katherine, meaning "pure". The corresponding Swedish and German name is Karin. In Iceland and Faroe Islands, Kári is a male name, based on a Scandinavian god of wind of the same name. The corresponding Norwegian male name is Kåre. The surname Bailes: Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books Kari is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 56K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kari reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kari

Greek

Kari is a unisex given name and surname. Given name In Finland, Kari is a male name, which was particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The name is derived from the Greek Makarios (or Macarius). In Norway, Kari is a female name. The name is diminutive of Katherine, meaning "pure". The corresponding Swedish and German name is Karin. In Iceland and Faroe Islands, Kári is a male name, based on a Scandinavian god of wind of the same name. The corresponding Norwegian male name is Kåre.

Surname: Bailes

English

Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kari is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kari by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kari Bailes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kari Bailes:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kari?
The first name Kari originates from Greek. Kari is a unisex given name and surname. Given name In Finland, Kari is a male name, which was particularly popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The name is derived from the Greek Makarios (or Macarius). In Norway, Kari is a female name. The name is diminutive of Katherine, meaning "pure". The corresponding Swedish and German name is Karin. In Iceland and Faroe Islands, Kári is a male name, based on a Scandinavian god of wind of the same name. The corresponding Norwegian male name is Kåre.
When was Kari most popular?
The name Kari reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bailes?
The surname Bailes originates from English. Bailes is an English-language surname. People with the name include: Alfred Shrapnell Bailes (1849–1928), Australian politician Alyson Bailes (1949–2016), British diplomat Barclay Bailes (1883–1955), Australian footballer Ernest Bailes (born 1982), American politician Ernie Bailes (1888–1964), Australian footballer Julian Edwin Bailes Sr. (1915–2010), American judge Margaret Bailes (born 1951), American athlete Scott Bailes (born 1961), American baseball player Bayles (name), another surname Bales, another surname Jerry Bails (1933–2006), American popular culturist and champion of comic books
What are the origins of the name Kari Bailes?
The name Kari Bailes combines two different traditions: the first name Kari has Greek roots, while the surname Bailes originates from English.
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