Airi vs An

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Airi

Girl #4,430 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved village"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,430
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ai, Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

An

Boy #4,327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Vietnamese/Chinese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,327
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Airi Rank #4,430
An Rank #4,327

An is more popular, ranked #4327 vs #4430 for Airi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Airi ___

  • Airi Mae
  • Airi Rose
  • Airi Elise
  • Airi Dawn
  • Airi June
  • Airi Sage

An ___

  • An Joseph
  • An Michael
  • An David
  • An James
  • An Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Airi

Hana Kenji Naomi Sora Mika

If you choose An

Linh Bao Nam Mai Minh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airi or An more popular?

An is more popular, ranked #4327 compared to Airi at #4430 in the United States.

What do Airi and An mean?

Airi means "beloved village" (Japanese origin). An means "peace, tranquility" (Vietnamese/Chinese origin).

Are Airi and An boy or girl names?

Airi is primarily a girl name. An is primarily a boy name.

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