Airi

♀ Girl

Pronounced AH-ee-ree /ˈɑ.i.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese ai, 'love', plus ri, 'jasmine/pear, village'; meaning depends on kanjiMedium

In 30 seconds: Love in bloom: Airi joins Japanese ai, 'love', with ri, 'jasmine/pear'. Sweet, graceful, and lyrical.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese ai, 'love', plus ri, 'jasmine/pear, village'; meaning depends on kanji

U.S. rank (2025)#3978 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 400

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

Airi comes from Japanese ai, 'love', plus ri, 'jasmine, pear, or village' — the meaning shifting with the kanji (which we note). A sweet, graceful Japanese name.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, love-and-blossom at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Airi joins ai ('love') with ri ('jasmine, pear, or village') — the exact meaning depends on the kanji, but it always blooms with love and beauty.

Overall data confidence 75%

Japanese references — Airi — kanji-dependent

Variations

AirieAiry

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Airi Suzuki (1994-)
Japanese pop singer and member of the idol group °C-ute

If you like Airi…

Aiko— a fellow ai- 'love' name

Yuri— a fellow -ri name

Akari— shares the -ri ending

Kairi— a fellow Japanese choice

Miyori— shares Airi's Japanese roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Airi mean?

Airi is Japanese for 'love' plus 'jasmine/pear' (the meaning depends on the kanji).

How do you pronounce Airi?

It's said AH-ee-ree /ˈɑ.i.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Airi a boy or girl name?

Airi is a girl's name.

How popular is Airi?

Airi is a rare name in the U.S.