Is Kairee a boy's or girl's name?

Kairee is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 180 recorded births.

When was Kairee most popular?

Kairee reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 46 births that year. It is currently ranked #2803 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kairee?

Kairee is currently ranked #2803 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 389 babies since 1991.

Kairee

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsJapaneseRising fast

#2803▲ 343in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Kairee is a boy's and girl's baby name of modern American invention, a variant of Kairi — the name of the central female character in the popular video game series Kingdom Hearts by Square Enix. In the game, Kairi is a girl from the Destiny Islands, and her name is derived from the Japanese word 海 (kai), meaning 'sea.'

Parents drawn to video game culture have embraced Kairi and its variants, and Kairee's distinctive spelling gives the game-derived name an American phonetic character. It has the soft, oceanic feel of water-related names while connecting to a beloved gaming franchise that has meant a great deal to a generation of players.

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Popularity Over Time

Kairee has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kairee
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	182	#3317	▲
2010s	126	#7476	▲
2000s	65	#8413	▲
1990s	16	#9353	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1991–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kairee
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	46	#2803	+7 (17.9%)
2023	39	#3146	-1 (-2.5%)
2022	40	#3080	+10 (33.3%)
2021	30	#3692	+3 (11.1%)
2020	27	#3864	0
2019	27	#3951	+6 (28.6%)
2018	21	#4666	+9 (75.0%)
2017	12	#6893	+1 (9.1%)
2016	11	#7375	0
2015	11	#7302	+2 (22.2%)
2014	9	#8464	-3 (-25.0%)
2013	12	#6813	+3 (33.3%)
2012	9	#8507	+3 (50.0%)
2011	6	#11553	-2 (-25.0%)
2010	8	#9235	-1 (-11.1%)
2008	9	#8654	+2 (28.6%)
2007	7	#10328	0
2006	7	#10115	-10 (-58.8%)
2005	17	#4931	+8 (88.9%)
2002	9	#7336	-2 (-18.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kairee as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Kairee has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 180 births since 1988.

#16350

Current rank

180

Total births

2016

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Kairee be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Kairee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2803. As a girl's name, it ranks #16350.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1991–2024) · Methodology