Eri

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Eri Pronunciation

Eri is pronounced EH-ree /ˈɛ.ri/High

Meaning: A Japanese girls' name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings combine e, 'blessing' or 'picture', with ri, 'jasmine' or 'reason'Medium

In 30 seconds: A compact Japanese name whose meaning is chosen, not inherited: written one way it means 'blessed jasmine', another way 'picture of reason'. Two syllables, many possibilities.

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Origin HighJapanese

MeaningA Japanese girls' name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings combine e, 'blessing' or 'picture', with ri, 'jasmine' or 'reason'

U.S. rank (2024)#3286 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births48 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 477

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Eri is a Japanese feminine name built, like most, from kanji chosen for sound and sense: the e is often the character for 'blessing' or 'picture', while ri may be written with characters for 'reason', 'village', or 'jasmine'. Each combination is a slightly different name in writing, identical in speech.

The name has been a steady, unflashy presence in Japan for decades — borne by figures from voice actresses to Olympians — and travels easily because it is short and vowel-clear. In the U.S. it is very rare, found mostly in Japanese-American families.

Did you know? Japanese parents effectively design a name's meaning by selecting its kanji — the same spoken name Eri can be written dozens of ways, each with its own sense.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Eri — kanji variations

Variations

ErikaErinaAiri

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Eri?

Eri is pronounced EH-ree (/ˈɛ.ri/). Press play above to hear Eri said aloud.

How do you say Eri?

Eri is said EH-ree (/ˈɛ.ri/). Press play above to hear Eri said aloud.

What does the name Eri mean?

Eri is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its written characters — common choices give senses like 'blessing' plus 'jasmine' or 'picture' plus 'reason'.

Is Eri a boy or girl name?

Eri is a girl's name in Japanese use.

How popular is Eri?

Eri is a very rare name in the U.S., familiar mainly in Japanese-American families.