Kairi
Kairi is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Ocean village or sea village, depending on the kanji characters used.
Origin and history
Kairi is a name of Japanese origin most commonly understood to mean 'ocean village' or 'sea village'. It gained significant visibility in the United States following the release of the popular 'Kingdom Hearts' video game franchise in the early 2000s. Today, it is chosen as a modern and melodic choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,256 babies in the United States have been named Kairi since 1880. It ranks #2153 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #895.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- OH (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,234 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,333 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,684 |
Famous people named Kairi
- Kairi Sane: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- The name's surge in U.S. usage heavily correlates with the release of the main heroine Kairi in the video game series Kingdom Hearts.
- In Japanese, the meaning of Kairi varies based on the kanji chosen, often combining elements for 'sea' and 'village'.