Kairi
girl name#1040 in 2025Kairi entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #689 in 2019, ranks #1040 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1980–2025
#1040
rank today
#689
peak (2019)
239
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 2000s | #3931 |
| 2010s | #832 |
| 2020s | #944 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kairi has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,200 people named Kairi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kairi is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kairi in 2025?
- Kairi ranks #1040 among US girl names in 2025, with 239 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kairi most popular?
- Kairi peaked in 2019, reaching #689 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kairi with classmates?
- Kairi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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