Kairee
22% girls · 78% boys
About Kairee
Kairee is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variation of names like Kai or Kairi. With Hawaiian origins, Kai means 'sea' or 'ocean,' while in Japanese it can mean 'restoration' or 'recovery.' The additional '-ree' ending creates a distinctive sound while maintaining the short, strong quality of the original name. Kairee may also be related to other contemporary names like Kyrie. As a relatively new creation, Kairee doesn't have extensive historical usage but fits well with current trends toward unique names with multicultural influences. The name's brevity and energetic sound make it appealing to parents seeking something modern and distinctive yet straightforward for their sons.
Kairee is also given to girls, where it ranks #14013 in the US.
Pronounced KY-ree.
As of October 2026, Kairee ranked #14013 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #7371 in 1988.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,666 | 21 | 11.6 |
| 2019 | #3,951 | 27 | 15 |
| 2020 | #3,864 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2021 | #3,692 | 30 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | #3,080 | 40 | 22.9 |
| 2023 | #3,146 | 39 | 22.8 |
| 2024 | #2,803 | 46 | 26.7 |
| 2025 | #4,791 | 21 | 12.3 |