Aeris

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Variously a spelling of Eris ('strife; discord', the Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy character Aerith ('of the air; earth'); we note the myth/source; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the air; strife: Aeris echoes Eris/Aerith. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'AIR-iss').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningVariously a spelling of Eris ('strife; discord', the Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy character Aerith ('of the air; earth'); we note the myth/source; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7744 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aeris is variously a spelling of Eris ('strife; discord', the Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy character Aerith ('of the air; earth'; routes layered, which we note; we note the myth/source). A lyrical, modern name (said 'AIR-iss').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, of-the-air at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Aeris is variously a spelling of Eris ('strife; discord', the Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy character Aerith ('of the air') — a lyrical, modern name (we note the myth/source; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AIR-iss').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Aeris — myth/source noted

Variations

AerithErisAries

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aeris mean?

Aeris is variously a spelling of Eris ('strife', a Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy Aerith ('of the air'); the routes are layered. We note the source.

How do you pronounce Aeris?

It's said AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aeris a boy or girl name?

Aeris is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Aeris?

Aeris is a very rare name in the U.S.