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Aerith

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Pronounced AIR-ith /ˈɛər.ɪθ/High

Meaning: character name, creative blend of earth and airMedium

In 30 seconds: Aerith is a creative fictional name from Final Fantasy VII (1997), the beloved flower girl and ancient healer. The name is a blend of earth and air.
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Origin HighFictional, English
Meaningcharacter name, creative blend of earth and air
U.S. rank (2025)#2018 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births94 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Aerith was created by Square (now Square Enix) for Final Fantasy VII (1997). The name is believed to be an anagram or blend of earth and air, suggesting groundedness and freedom.

Aerith surged in cultural awareness with Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) and Rebirth (2024). As a given name it represents video game characters inspiring baby names.

Did you know? Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII is considered one of gaming's most iconic female characters — her death in the game is described as one of gaming's most emotional moments of all time.
Overall data confidence 85%
Square, Final Fantasy VII (1997) — reference for AerithUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AerisErith

Nicknames

AeriRith

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aerith Gainsborough (fictional)
    Aerith Gainsborough, the flower-selling last surviving Cetra (Ancient) and healer in the video game Final Fantasy VII (1997).

If you like Aerith…

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Terra— nature-element name of similar video game association
Seraphina— fantasy-inspired feminine name of similar appeal
Elara— fantasy-adjacent name of similar character

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Frequently Asked

What does Aerith mean?

Aerith is a creative fictional name from Final Fantasy VII, believed to be an anagram or blend of earth and air.

How do you pronounce Aerith?

Aerith is pronounced AIR-ith (/ˈɛər.ɪθ/), with two syllables.

Is Aerith a girl's name?

Yes, Aerith is used as a girl's name, inspired by the beloved Final Fantasy VII character.

How popular is the name Aerith?

Aerith has grown in use among Final Fantasy fans and surged with the FF7 Remake (2020) and Rebirth (2024).

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