What does Airi mean?
Airi commonly pairs the kanji for “love” with “pear blossom” or “jasmine.”
What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
Airi vs Yui
Which is more popular?
Airi is more popular than Yui today: about 36 US babies were given the name Airi in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
| Airi | Yui | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Love; jasmine | Gentle; bind |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-ree | YOO-ee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1993 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2025 (36) | 2016 (32) |
| In 2025 | 36 | 20 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Airi
Yui
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Airi | Yui |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 153 | 119 |
| 2010s | 168 | 214 |
| 2000s | 61 | 139 |
| 1990s | 19 | 94 |
| 1980s | 0 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Airi or Yui more popular?
Airi is more popular than Yui today: about 36 US babies were given the name Airi in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
What is the difference between Airi and Yui?
Airi means Love; jasmine (Japanese origin), while Yui means Gentle; bind (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Airi or Yui?
In US records, Airi first appears in 1993 and Yui in 1989, so Yui has the longer recorded history.