Total births
6,256
Unisex name · since 1980
Kairi
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 6,256 babies named Kairi, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1031
- among girls today
- 6,256
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Kairi is the #1031 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 6,256 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kairi has been recorded 6,256 times among girls since 1980, currently ranked #1031 nationally and more common than 94% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #1031 among girls today
- 6,256 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kairi is currently the #1031 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 6,256 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1031
- among girls today
- 6,256
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Kairi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1031
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Kairi was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
421 babies were named Kairi in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Kairi compares
6,256 Top 12% higher than 88% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Kairi's all-time total is 16x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kairi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,256 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 421 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kairi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kairi's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 421, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kairi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#1,031
Active since
1980
Kairi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 421
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Kairi popularity over time - boys
569 total births recorded since 1974 (Kairi as boys' name)
Kairi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Kairi's strongest decade.
3,333 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Kairi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 2000s 1,234
2000s
1,234 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,333 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,684 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,333 births (53% of all-time use).
How Kairi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Kairi's total volume
Kairi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kairi by state
Where Kairi concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 772 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 574 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 376 | 6.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 309 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 200 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 181 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 179 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Washington | | 177 | 2.8% |
California share of Kairi's total US births 12.3%
Even split
772 of 6,256 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Kairi appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kairi? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 6,256 babies named Kairi. Today it holds rank #1031 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 421 births.
When was Kairi most popular? ▼
Kairi was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,333 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Kairi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kairi are California (772 births), Texas (574 births), Florida (376 births).
Is Kairi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Kairi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 6,256 births, and as a boy's name it has 569 births.
How long has the name Kairi been used? ▼
Records for Kairi go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Kairi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kaitlyn, Kaitlin, Kailey, Kaia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kairi's data
- Kairi's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,333 total births) through the 2020s (1,684) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Kairis (772 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kairi
Nearby Names Like Kairi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kairi
Kaitlyn Girl
#650 166,689 births
Kaitlin Girl
#4931 57,355 births
Kailey Girl
#1285 27,244 births
Kaia Girl
#180 20,909 births
Kaitlynn Girl
#3490 16,419 births
Compare Kairi side by side: Kairi vs Kaitlyn Kairi vs Kaitlin Kairi vs Kailey
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kairi
Sapphire #1030
5,048 births · Peak 2022
Saoirse #1032
4,068 births · Peak 2020
Roselyn #1029
14,556 births · Peak 2018
Layan #1033
3,225 births · Peak 2025
Evelina #1028
6,365 births · Peak 2025
Guadalupe #1034
66,916 births · Peak 1997
Winifred #1027
45,094 births · Peak 1918
Dara #1035
13,692 births · Peak 1981
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kairi: #1031 Unisex Name - 6,256 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kairi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kairi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.