Kiribati: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Gilbert; the local pronunciation of 'Gilberts'
Origin
Gilbertese
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
KEER-ih-bahss

Kiribati is a Gilbertese unisex name meaning “Gilbert; the local pronunciation of 'Gilberts'”. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.

Meaning & Origin of Kiribati

Meaning: Gilbert; the local pronunciation of 'Gilberts'.

Origin: Gilbertese.

How to Pronounce Kiribati

KEER-ih-bahssIPA /ˌkɪrɪˈbɑːs/

Popularity of Kiribati

Kiribati doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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