Nairi

♀ Girl

Pronounced NY-ree /ˈnaɪ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Nairi, an ancient name for the Armenian highlands — often glossed 'land of rivers' or 'land of canyons.' Carried as a girl's name in Armenian families as a symbol of homeland. We note the heritage.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of homeland: Nairi is an ancient word for the Armenian highlands, the 'land of rivers' (said 'NY-ree'). We note the heritage.

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Origin MediumArmenian

MeaningFrom Nairi, an ancient name for the Armenian highlands — often glossed 'land of rivers' or 'land of canyons.' Carried as a girl's name in Armenian families as a symbol of homeland. We note the heritage.

U.S. rank (2025)#9279 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 301

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

Nairi is an ancient name for the Armenian highlands, recorded in Assyrian sources and often read as 'land of rivers.' As a girl's name it honors Armenian heritage and homeland, which we note. Warm and rooted (said 'NY-ree').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., most often in Armenian families. Rare, heritage-rich, and warm.

Did you know? Nairi is one of the oldest names for the Armenian highlands, often glossed 'land of rivers' — a name that carries a whole homeland, which we note (said 'NY-ree').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Nairi — Armenian name for the highlands; 'land of rivers'

Variations

NayiriNaireNairy

Nicknames

NaiRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nairi mean?

Nairi is an ancient Armenian name for the highlands, often glossed 'land of rivers' — we note the heritage.

How do you pronounce Nairi?

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

Is Nairi a boy or girl name?

Nairi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nairi?

Nairi is a rare name for girls in the U.S.