MallowbyNames

Keiri

KAY-ree · Keiri is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Kerry or Keira, without a traditional meaning.

Peak popularity
2005
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Keiri since 1994

Babies named Keiri per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81523200020102020Most births 2005Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s19
2000s124
2010s33
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Keiri is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1994. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names, but saw its highest usage in 2005. Based on the trajectory, the name has been stable in recent years. While not tied to any specific state or region, its sound aligns with the trend toward names like Kylie and Kiera that became popular in the 1990s and 2000s. Keiri is a creative, phonetically spelled name that fits a modern style of naming.

Keiri is a modern coinage that first appeared in the 1990s. It is likely an invented spelling inspired by names like Kerry, Keira, or Ciara. Since 1994, it has been used for girls in the United States, with a peak in 2005.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Keiry, Kierry

Sibling names for Keiri

Names that share Keiri's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keiri mean?
Keiri is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Kerry or Keira. It has no traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Keiri?
Keiri has been used for girls in the United States since 1994. It has never ranked in the top 1000, but reached its peak usage in 2005.
Is Keiri a girl's name or a boy's name?
Keiri is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.