Kairi
kah-EE-ree
Popularity
#1030
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
6,542
Peak Year
#448 in 2019
First Recorded
1974
Style
Soft & Gentle, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Kairi is a Japanese name that can have multiple meanings depending on the kanji used. It could mean 'sea village' or 'sea jasmine'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kairi Sane
Japanese professional wrestler
Kairi
Fictional character from the Kingdom Hearts series
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