"blessed prize"
Origin: Japanese
Language: English
Eri
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Historical Record
Eri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 477 babies have been named Eri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eri is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,283 for girl names in the US .
Eri in Other Languages
Japanese
絵里
Popularity Over Time
#3,283
Current Rank
Rising Fast
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,283
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Timeless choice, American heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eri
What does the name Eri mean?
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What is the origin of the name Eri?
Eri has Japanese and American origins. In Japanese, it means "blessed prize".
Is Eri a boy or girl name?
Eri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3283. As a boy name, it is ranked #16602. Eri is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Eri?
Eri is currently ranked #3283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Eri?
Popular middle name pairings include Eri Rose and Eri Mae.
What are good sibling names for Eri?
Names that pair well with Eri as siblings include Kai and Nami.
How many syllables does Eri have?
Eri has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Eri a common or rare name?
Eri is an uncommon name, ranked #3283 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Eri
Eri is a girl name with Japanese and American origins . The name means "blessed prize" in Japanese .
Is Eri a boy or girl name? Eri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,283 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,602. Eri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eri is currently ranked #3,283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Eri has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Eri include Erin, Erika, Erica, Eris, Ericka . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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