Airi

Airi is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “herald and Airiselkä.” In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Airi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“herald and Airiselkä”

About the name Airi

Airi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “herald and Airiselkä” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Airi first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4370 in 2024, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 364 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Airi in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#4370 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Airi in 2024
32
Total since 1880
364

Airi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#5493 in 2020
Babies named Airi in 2024
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Airi mean?

Airi means “herald and Airiselkä” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Airi a boy or girl name?

Airi is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Airi?

Airi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Airi?

Airi first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #4370 in 2024, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

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