Nairi
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Helper, supporter, or protector
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #9279 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nasir. Shares the meaning 'Helper, supporter, or protector.'
Similar names: naairah, naira, nairah, naasir, nadir, nadira, nadirah, nahir
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Nairi? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Nairi, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nairi
What does the name Nairi mean?
Nairi means “Helper, supporter, or protector” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Nairi?
Nairi has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Helper, supporter, or protector”.
How popular is Nairi?
Nairi ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Nairi most popular?
Nairi peaked in 2021 with 18 babies registered that year.
Is Nairi a boy or girl name?
Nairi is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Nairis in registered births are female.
Is the name Nairi rising or falling in popularity?
Nairi has risen 388 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9248 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Nairi been recorded?
Nairi appears in birth records across 32 years — from 1990 through 2025.