Anri

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-ree /ˈɑn.ri/Medium

Meaning: Anri is often a Japanese rendering of the French Henri (Henry, 'home ruler'), and is also written with Japanese characters carrying meanings such as 'apricot' plus 'village/pear' depending on spelling. As a name for a boy the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Anri is a Japanese take on Henri/Henry, 'home ruler' (said 'AHN-ree'). Its route and reading are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowJapanese, French

MeaningAnri is often a Japanese rendering of the French Henri (Henry, 'home ruler'), and is also written with Japanese characters carrying meanings such as 'apricot' plus 'village/pear' depending on spelling. As a name for a boy the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#8963 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

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

Anri is commonly a Japanese rendering of French Henri (Henry, 'home ruler'), and in Japanese script can carry other meanings by character choice. Its exact route here is uncertain, which we note. It reads as a soft, cross-cultural name (said 'AHN-ree').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a crossover heritage pick. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Anri often renders the French Henri in Japanese, though written in Japanese characters it can carry meanings like 'apricot' — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'AHN-ree').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Anri — Japanese rendering of Henri/Henry; readings vary; routes uncertain

Variations

HenriHenryAnli

Nicknames

AnRi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anri mean?

Anri is often a Japanese rendering of Henri/Henry ('home ruler'); other readings exist by character. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anri?

It's said AHN-ree /ˈɑn.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anri a boy or girl name?

Anri is used here as a boy's name; it is also used for girls in Japan.

How popular is Anri?

Anri is an uncommon name in the U.S.