US Popularity:13407
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Irish, Gaelic
Meaning:fair, blessed poetry; dark; descendant of Ciar
Keri is a gender-neutral name of Welsh and Irish origins. It is a variant of Ceri, meaning "fair, blessed poetry." Keri also has ties to County Kerry in Ireland, where it means "dark" or "descendant of Ciar." Whether you love poetry or wish to honor your Celtic heritage, Keri makes a lovely choice for your little boy or girl. If you want to get creative, Keri offers plenty of spelling variations, including Kerri, Kerry, and Kerrie.
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Keri Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Keri is currently #13407 in U.S. births
Boy:Keri is currently #30256 in U.S. births
Girl:Keri is currently #13627 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#13627
in 2022
+ 592
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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