Anri

Anri is a Japanese name that combines the kanji for 'peace' (安) and 'village' (里)
Japan origin · Unisex name
86% boys14% girls
#10900US 2023
6Births / yr
Rising
37All-time births
📅 Since 201800

What does Anri mean and where does it come from?

Anri is a Japanese name that combines the kanji for 'peace' (安) and 'village' (里). It's a friendly and approachable name that reflects tranquility and community. While more common in Japan, it has also been embraced in other cultures due to its pleasing phonetics and positive connotations. Some nota

Cultural significance
Anri has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Japan-speaking communities, where it reflects values of japanese.
Peak popularity
Reached #17575 in 2018 — currently #10900 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Anri?

Anri works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Anri Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Anri Rose
Floral · soft ending
Anri Mae
Sweet · timeless
Anri Claire
French influence · crisp
Anri Jane
Literary · strong
Anri Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Anri right now?

Rising fast — up 1362 spots — currently #10900 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20212023#10900 · Top 8.0%
2021
2023
YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#109006▲ up 1362 · +20% births
2021#122625

The story of Anri

Anri is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2018. With 37 total births recorded, Anri remains relatively uncommon. Anri is used for both genders: 14% female and 86% male.

Names that peaked alongside Anri in 2018:

💎Anri has only 37 total recorded births since 2018 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Anri?

CZECH
Hynek
DANISH
Henning
DUTCH
HeikeHeikoHeinHenkHennieHennyRik
ENGLISH
HalHank

Common questions about the name Anri

What does the name Anri mean?
Anri means "Japanese" — a name rooted in Japan tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Anri?
Anri is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Anri have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Anri?
Anri originates from Japan tradition. Japan names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Anri trending right now?
Anri is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
Is Anri a common or rare name?
Anri is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.