Kiri
Girl name · Cambodian · Japanese
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,788 in 1984
20 babies were named Kiri in the US in 2025. It has climbed 712 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
US births per million boys, 2023–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kiri you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kiri, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kiri would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKiri first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,788. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendKiri has climbed 712 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- OriginKiri is the most popular Cambodian girl name in the US. That's out of 2 Cambodian girl and unisex names in our list.
About the name Kiri
Kiri is a girl name of Cambodian and Japanese origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-iri”. US birth records list Kiri for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 52 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,788 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:CambodianJapanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,692,308 girls |
| 1970s | 2.2 | 444,444 girls |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,883 girls |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,872 girls |
| 2000s | 8.6 | 116,414 girls |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 127,065 girls |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 105,634 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
Questions about the name Kiri
What is the origin of the name Kiri?
Kiri has Cambodian, Japanese roots in our records.
Is Kiri a boy or girl name?
Kiri is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kiri?
Kiri ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,788).