Kairi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kairi means 'sea' or 'ocean'.
Meaning of the Name Kairi
Kairi is a feminine name of Japanese origin meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'. It is derived from the Japanese words 'kai', meaning 'sea' or 'ocean', and 'ri', meaning 'village' or 'benefit'. The name Kairi is often associated with calmness, serenity, and the beauty of the sea. It is a popular name in Japan and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.
Popularity of the Name Kairi
The popularity for the name Kairi peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 421 births, which ranked number 1,327 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Kairi had the most female births in 2019 with 421, which ranked number 688 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 46, which ranked number 2,769 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kairi has increased over the last ten years from 311 births to 336 births, an increase of 8.04%. Among males, Kairi has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 46 births, an increase of 253.85%. Among females, Kairi has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 298 births to 290 births, a decline of -2.68%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kairi
- 20 Year Trend of Kairi: 1580.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Kairi: 8.04%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kairi: 253.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kairi: -2.68%
Popularity of Kairi by State
For males, Kairi was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 8 male births. Among females, Kairi was most popular in Southeastern states with 57 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 40 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kairi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | 8 | 1864 | 40 | 804 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 765 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1110 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 813 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 778 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 961 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kairi
- Total Births of Kairi: 339 (0.78%)
- Male Births of Kairi: 52 (13.47%)
- Female Births of Kairi: 289 (-0.27%)
Given the upward trend of Kairi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.78% increase in total births, for a total of 339 births in 2024. Male births for Kairi have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 52 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.47%. For Females, births for Kairi have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 289 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.27%.