Will my child share the name Kairi with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Kairi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kairi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kairi becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kairi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1546 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1497 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Kairi popular in the US as well as the UK?

Kairi is more popular in the US (#984) than in the UK (#3319). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Kairi a popular baby name in the United States?

Kairi does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Kairi

Kairi is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kairi in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

US Rank #984

About the Name Kairi

Kairi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1546 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1497 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Kairi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #984, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.