Aeris
85% girls · 15% boys
About Aeris
Aeris is a feminine name with ethereal qualities, derived from the Latin word 'aer' meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere.' The name gained significant recognition through the character Aeris Gainsborough in the popular 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII, contributing to its modern usage. With its connection to air and the heavens, Aeris evokes a sense of lightness, freedom, and spiritual elevation. The name has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowels. While still relatively uncommon, Aeris has attracted parents seeking names with nature connections and mystical undertones. Its popularity saw some increase in the early 2000s among gaming enthusiasts and those drawn to names with celestial or elemental associations.
Aeris is also given to boys, where it ranks #7208 in the US.
Pronounced AIR-is.
As of October 2026, Aeris ranked #2692 for girls and #7208 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1997 for girls in 2014 and #7105 for boys in 2021.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,997 | 99 | 55.4 |
| 2015 | #2,038 | 96 | 53.8 |
| 2016 | #2,054 | 96 | 54.2 |
| 2017 | #2,035 | 96 | 55.6 |
| 2018 | #2,253 | 81 | 47.6 |
| 2019 | #2,195 | 84 | 50 |
| 2020 | #2,467 | 70 | 43.3 |
| 2021 | #2,585 | 67 | 40.8 |
| 2022 | #2,992 | 55 | 33.5 |
| 2023 | #2,439 | 73 | 45.5 |
| 2024 | #2,427 | 74 | 45.7 |
| 2025 | #2,692 | 64 | 39.8 |
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