Aubrii

Meaning & origin

Aubrii is a modern, feminine respelling of the established name Aubrey. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2009 and reached its highest popularity in 2012. As of 2025, it ranked 14,942 and is given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2013, reflecting a shift away from the '-ee' ending trend that peaked earlier in the decade. Aubrii has no strong associations with any particular U.S. state in the Social Security data. Its etymology ties back to the Old German Alberic, meaning 'elf ruler,' though the respelling itself does not carry an independent meaning. This name appeals to parents seeking a familiar sound with a more distinctive spelling, fitting a broader fashion for creatively altered traditional names.

Aubrii is a modern respelling of the French-derived name Aubrey, ultimately from the Germanic Alberic (alb 'elf' + ric 'power'). As a feminine name, it follows the trend of adding '-i' or '-ie' endings for a distinctive, contemporary feel. The name Aubrey gained popularity for girls in the 1970s, and Aubrii emerged as a more unique variant starting in the 2000s.