Rising since 2008, #3,459 for girls today.
Popularity of Airis since 2004
Babies named Airis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46 | 0 |
| 2010s | 100 | 16 |
| 2020s | 182 | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Airis is a modern creation first recorded in the United States in 2004. Its sudden appearance and rising trajectory, climbing since 2008, signal a name shaped by contemporary naming trends rather than deep historical roots. In 2025 it ranked 3,459th nationally, with about 1 in 36,529 newborn girls receiving the name, its peak year in 2024. The name's strongest geographic association is with Texas, suggesting regional preference. While it visually echoes the classical Iris or the zodiacal Aries, no definitive etymological link exists. Airis exemplifies the modern imagination: a soft, melodic choice free of heavy cultural or familial weight.
Airis first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Iris, the Greek word for rainbow and the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, or a feminization of Aries, the Latin word for ram and a zodiac sign. However, no direct etymological link can be confirmed, and the name is best considered a creative invention of the late 20th or early 21st century.
Where Airis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Air, Airi, Riss
Sibling names for Airis
Names that share Airis's style, for a brother or sister.
