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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Commonly associated with kanji such as 愛 ('love') + 里 ('village'), i.e. 'beloved village', though the exact meaning depends on the kanji chosen
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-ree
Airi is a Japanese girl's name, pronounced EYE-ree. It's commonly associated with the kanji 愛 ('love') and 里 ('village'), which gives 'beloved village,' though the exact meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses. It has a clean, modern, worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Airi
Meaning: Commonly associated with kanji such as 愛 ('love') + 里 ('village'), i.e. 'beloved village', though the exact meaning depends on the kanji chosen.
Origin: Japanese.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Airi
EYE-reeIPA /ˈaɪri/
Popularity of Airi
Airi ranked #4370 in the U.S. in 2024, with 32 babies given the name, which is both its latest and its highest rank in the Social Security data from 1993 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Airi mean?
Commonly associated with kanji such as 愛 (‘love’) + 里 (‘village’), i.e. ‘beloved village’, though the exact meaning depends on the kanji chosen. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Airi?
Airi is pronounced EYE-ree (IPA: /ˈaɪri/).
Is Airi a popular name right now?
Airi is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #4370 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)
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