
The short answer
Kairi is a feminine name used in Estonian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly a combination of Kai and Mari." It ranked #1041 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly a combination of Kai and Mari. The entry lists its usage as Estonian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kairi ranked #1041 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1041 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kairi mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kairi a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: possibly a combination of Kai and Mari.
Is Kairi a popular name?
Kairi ranked #1041 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kairi a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kairi appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kairi — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.