Cairi Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KYE-ree //ˈkaɪ.ri//
Origin: Scottish; Irish
Meaning: from the wetlands (Scottish); dark-haired (Irish)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Scottish culture, Cairi is derived from the word 'cairn,' referring to a pile of stones often used as a marker. This reflects the landscape and heritage of Scotland, where such markers are common.
In Irish, the name is associated with the Gaelic word 'cairde,' meaning friend, and is often linked to the rich oral traditions of storytelling and community. Both origins highlight a connection to nature and community.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cairi was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Cairi has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Cairi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cairi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cairi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cairi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cairi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |