Ahri
A feminine given name of Korean origin meaning "beautiful" or "graceful."
Name Census estimates that about 447 living Americans carry the first name Ahri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ahri today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ahri births was 2016 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ahri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ahri with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
447
~ 1 in 766,788 Americans
Peak year
2016
45 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,951
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Ahri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ahri from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 249 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ahri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ahri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ahris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Ahri, while New York, Washington, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ahri
The name Ahri is believed to have originated from the Korean language. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Korean kingdom of Silla, which existed from the 1st century BC to the 10th century AD. The name is derived from the old Korean word "ahri," which means "beautiful" or "graceful."
In Korean folklore, Ahri was the name of a legendary nine-tailed fox spirit. These fox spirits, known as kumiho, were revered for their beauty, intelligence, and mystical powers. The name Ahri was often associated with these mythical creatures, symbolizing grace, cunning, and supernatural abilities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ahri can be found in the Samguk Yusa, a 13th-century historical text that chronicles the legends and folklore of the Three Kingdoms period in ancient Korea. The text mentions a kumiho named Ahri, who was known for her ability to transform into a beautiful woman and lure unsuspecting men into her clutches.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Ahri. One of the earliest was Ahri of Silla, a renowned poet and scholar who lived during the 7th century AD. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth, and she was regarded as one of the most influential literary figures of her time.
Another famous Ahri was Ahri the Warrior, a legendary female general who led the armies of the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392 AD) to victory against invading forces. Her strategic brilliance and fearless leadership earned her a place in Korean military history, and she was celebrated as a symbol of strength and patriotism.
In the 16th century, Ahri the Painter was a renowned artist who specialized in traditional Korean ink painting. Her delicate brushwork and mastery of the monochrome palette earned her widespread acclaim, and her works are still celebrated as masterpieces of Korean art.
Ahri the Singer was a celebrated court musician during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). Her enchanting voice and skill in playing traditional Korean instruments made her a favorite among the royal court, and she was known for her ability to captivate audiences with her performances.
Finally, Ahri the Dancer was a renowned performer in the 19th century who popularized traditional Korean dance forms. Her graceful movements and mastery of the art form made her a cultural icon, and she was credited with preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Korean dance.
People
Ahri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ahri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ahri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ahri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 447 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ahri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 766,788 US residents.
Is Ahri a common name?
We classify Ahri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 450 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ahri most popular?
The single biggest year for Ahri was 2016, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ahri is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ahri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ahri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ahri in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ahri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ahri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ahri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ahri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.