US Popularity:1559
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Sea; Majestic sea; Nautical mile; Sky
Kairi is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin that can have a variety of meanings, depending on which kanji is used to write it. It comes from Kai, which translates to "sea" or "sky," and can remind your little one that the world is their oyster and ready for them to explore. If raucous waves or salty breezes are your dreamy oasis in life, the name's meanings of "nautical mile" and "majestic sea" will help bring those feelings to your everyday life. You can share this rolling definition with baby, but you can also share your love of Kingdom Hearts with them with this special name.

Kairi Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kairi is currently #1466 on The Bump
Boy:Kairi is currently #1054 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kairi is currently #803 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kairi is currently #1559 in U.S. births
Boy:Kairi is currently #6259 in U.S. births
Girl:Kairi is currently #1762 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1763
in 2022
- 136
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Japanese Names .info, Kairi

  • Japanese Names .info, Kairi

  • Japanese Given Names by Ivona Barešová, pg. 35, pg. 93

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