What does Airi mean?
Airi commonly pairs the kanji for “love” with “pear blossom” or “jasmine.”
What does Yumi mean?
Yumi is written variously as “reason + beauty” or with the kanji for an archery bow.
Airi vs Yumi
Which is more popular?
Yumi is more popular than Airi today: about 55 US babies were given the name Yumi in 2025, compared with 36 named Airi.
| Airi | Yumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Love; jasmine | Beauty; archery bow |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AH-ee-ree | YOO-mee |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1993 | 1960 |
| Peak year | 2025 (36) | 2025 (55) |
| In 2025 | 36 | 55 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Airi
Yumi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Airi | Yumi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 153 | 261 |
| 2010s | 168 | 273 |
| 2000s | 61 | 160 |
| 1990s | 19 | 112 |
| 1980s | 0 | 107 |
| 1970s | 0 | 53 |
| 1960s | 0 | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Airi or Yumi more popular?
Yumi is more popular than Airi today: about 55 US babies were given the name Yumi in 2025, compared with 36 named Airi.
What is the difference between Airi and Yumi?
Airi means Love; jasmine (Japanese origin), while Yumi means Beauty; archery bow (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Airi or Yumi?
In US records, Airi first appears in 1993 and Yumi in 1960, so Yumi has the longer recorded history.