What does Airi mean?
Airi commonly pairs the kanji for “love” with “pear blossom” or “jasmine.”
What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
Airi vs Rin
Which is more popular?
Rin is more popular than Airi today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 36 named Airi.
| Airi | Rin | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Love; jasmine | Dignified |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-ree | RIN |
| Syllables | 3 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1993 | 1983 |
| Peak year | 2025 (36) | 2025 (42) |
| In 2025 | 36 | 42 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Airi
Rin
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Airi | Rin |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 153 | 202 |
| 2010s | 168 | 162 |
| 2000s | 61 | 43 |
| 1990s | 19 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Airi or Rin more popular?
Rin is more popular than Airi today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 36 named Airi.
What is the difference between Airi and Rin?
Airi means Love; jasmine (Japanese origin), while Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Airi or Rin?
In US records, Airi first appears in 1993 and Rin in 1983, so Rin has the longer recorded history.