Kairi

Meaning of Kairi

It can mean "sea village", "ocean", or "love", depending on the kanji used.

Kairi has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kairi

After ranking as high as #690 in 2019, Kairi has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kairi

• Kairi Sane
  Japanese professional wrestler
• Kairi Hojo
  Japanese actress and model
• Kairi Ukai
  Japanese singer and actress
• Kairi Narita
  Japanese snowboarder
• Kairi Haruyama
  Japanese figure skater

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Questions about the name Kairi

What does the name Kairi mean?

Kairi means it can mean "sea village", "ocean", or "love", depending on the kanji used, and it comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kairi a boy's or a girl's name?

Kairi is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kairi?

Kairi did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kairi most popular?

Kairi peaked at #690 in 2019.