Aerith Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAIR-ith / /ˈɛərɪθ/Japanese; English
Meaning
Earth; flower
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese, Aerith is derived from 'aer' meaning 'earth' and is often associated with nature. The name gained popularity through the character Aerith Gainsborough in the video game Final Fantasy VII, which has a significant cultural impact in both gaming and anime communities. In English contexts, it is sometimes viewed as a variant of 'Erith,' which is derived from Old English.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Aerith
- Erith
International Variants
- Aeryth (English)
Famous people named Aerith
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Fictional characters named Aerith
Aerith Gainsborough — Final Fantasy VII.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aerith was first seen in the United States in 2003. Aerith has ranked as high as #1281 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Aerith has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aerith (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 75 |