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Aeri

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-eh-ree /ˈɑː.ɛ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A Korean given name whose meaning shifts with the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often built on ae, 'love,' with ri, 'beauty; village; reason.' Meaning varies by writing; routes note this.Low

In 30 seconds: A Korean name: Aeri often reads 'love; beauty,' though it shifts with the characters (said 'AH-eh-ree'). Bright and gentle.
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Origin MediumKorean
MeaningA Korean given name whose meaning shifts with the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often built on ae, 'love,' with ri, 'beauty; village; reason.' Meaning varies by writing; routes note this.
U.S. rank (2025)#13237 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420132025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aeri is a Korean name assembled from hanja (Chinese characters); depending on the characters it can carry 'love,' 'beauty,' or more. Its meaning varies by writing, which we note — bright and gentle, rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-eh-ree').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Korean-heritage families. Rare, gentle, and bright.

Did you know? Aeri is a Korean given name whose meaning changes with the hanja chosen — frequently built on ae ('love') — so the sense varies by how it's written, which we note (said 'AH-eh-ree').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aeri — Korean given name; meaning varies by hanja

Variations

AerilAriAera

Nicknames

AriRi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aeri mean?

Aeri is a Korean name whose meaning shifts with the characters chosen, often built on ae ('love'). It varies by writing, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aeri?

It's said AH-eh-ree /ˈɑː.ɛ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aeri a boy or girl name?

Aeri is used mostly as a girl's name.

How popular is Aeri?

Aeri is a rare name in the U.S.

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