Eri

Eri is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 48 girls in the United States.

Eri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eri

Eri belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eri first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3286 in 2024, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 477 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eri in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3286 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Eri in 2024
48
Total since 1880
477

Eri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2407 in 1998
Babies named Eri in 2025
4
Total since 1996
35

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eri mean?

The meaning of Eri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eri a boy or girl name?

Eri is a girl name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eri?

Eri comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Eri?

Eri first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3286 in 2024, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.