Kairi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Kairi has Japanese origins, meaning 'sea village'. Its linguistic path shows a transition from traditional Japanese to contemporary usage, gaining traction in popular culture. It is associated with positive traits of youthfulness and creativity, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Kairi is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kairi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kairi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6142nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7684th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4052nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1582nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kairi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kairi"
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪəri/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Kairi is derived from the Japanese word '海' (kai) meaning 'sea' and '里' (ri) meaning 'village' or 'hometown'.
Meaning
sea village
Language Evolution
海里 (Kairi, Japanese), Kairi (transliterated)
Historical Usage
Kairi gained popularity as a given name in Japan, particularly in the late 20th century, and has since been adopted in various cultures, influenced by media and pop culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Kairi (common variant), Kaori (similar sounding name)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kairi is perceived as a trendy and youthful name, often associated with characters in video games and anime, contributing to its popularity among younger generations.
Famous People
Kairi Sane (professional wrestler), Kairi (character in Kingdom Hearts series)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kairi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kairi"
"Kairi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6142nd of 10718 | 40 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9366th of 16616 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7684th of 24088 | 138 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4052nd of 23106 | 310 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1582nd of 35406 | 2,071 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 825th of 30306 | 3,939 |
Regional Popularity of "Kairi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
55.90% 1947th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
69.69% 3127th/4487 |
- |
54.14% 3398th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kairi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.05% 1377th/4582 |
33.27% 1718th/5164 |
20.22% 1479th/7313 |
17.98% 1342nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.01% 877th/3984 |
21.48% 964th/4487 |
13.44% 917th/6822 |
11.46% 719th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kairi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kairi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.