Cairi
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cairi first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 33 babies have been named Cairi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cairi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,758 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,758
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Match
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Also a Boy Name
Cairi is also used as a boy name, ranked #44354.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairi
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About the Name Cairi
Cairi is a girl name .
Is Cairi a boy or girl name? Cairi is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,758 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #44,354. Cairi is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cairi is currently ranked #47,758 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cairi include Cai, Cay, and Caiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cairi include Cairo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis