Kairi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KY-ree · 2 syllables
Modern coinage, possibly a combination of Kai (“Catherine”) and Maria. Compare Kaili.
- Origin
- Baltic & Finnic
- Pronunciation
- KY-ree
- US babies a year
- about 309 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Modern
How popular is Kairi?
About 309 US babies a year were named Kairi in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Kairi?
Half of US adults named Kairi are older than 20; most are between 18 and 36. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Kairi
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Yari
- Anari
- Avri
- Amri
- Emori
- Shukri
- Suri
- Inari
- Ezri
- Rhylee
- Raylee
- Edyn
Questions about Kairi
How do you pronounce Kairi?
Kairi is pronounced KY-ree.
How popular is the name Kairi?
About 309 US babies a year were named Kairi in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Kairi?
Half of US adults named Kairi are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 36.