Will my child share the name Kiri with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Kiri per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kiri in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kiri becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kiri is declining: down 968 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #820 in 1997.

Is Kiri a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kiri is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kiri a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Kiri is a distinctive choice, ranked #2501 in 2000. Your child is likely to be the only Kiri in their class.

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UK Rank 2000

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About the Name Kiri

Kiri has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 945 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #820 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Kiri is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kiri in their class.