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UK girl's name

Aerith

A feminine name derived from the Greek word "aer" meaning air or sky.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aerith is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aerith popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 11 births.

This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2015 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Aerith. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aerith ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 11 girls were registered as Aerith.
  • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aerith as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

11 births

Estimated living

42

2026

Meaning

What does Aerith mean?

The name Aerith has its origins in the ancient Greek language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "aer," which means "air" or "breeze." This connection to the element of air suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of freedom, lightness, and the natural world.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Aerith can be found in Greek mythology. In the epic poem "The Iliad," written by Homer around the 8th century BCE, there is a character named Aerithoos, who was a herald during the Trojan War. While not an exact match, this name shares similarities with Aerith and may have served as an inspiration for its later use.

During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Aerith appeared in various historical records and documents. One notable individual from this period was Aerith of Constantinople, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. She was renowned for her work in the fields of logic and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 16th century, there was a famous Italian artist named Aerith Veneziano, who was born in 1512 and died in 1588. She was a skilled painter and was known for her vibrant depictions of landscapes and natural scenes, often incorporating elements of the air and sky into her works.

Another notable figure with the name Aerith was Aerith Nikolaevna, a Russian noble and philanthropist who lived from 1825 to 1901. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the underprivileged in her community.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the name Aerith was Aerith Gainsborough, a fictional character from the popular video game series "Final Fantasy." First appearing in the 1997 game "Final Fantasy VII," she quickly became an iconic and beloved character, known for her kind and gentle nature, as well as her connection to the planet's life force.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diverse individuals who have carried the name Aerith throughout the centuries. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek, the name has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, taking on new meanings and associations in different contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aerith over time

The chart below shows babies named Aerith registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aerith, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aerith
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Decades

Aerith by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aerith was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3969 30 5
2010s #4702 12 3

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FAQ

Aerith: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aerith in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aerith was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Aerith most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 11 babies registered as Aerith in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aerith?

A feminine name derived from the Greek word "aer" meaning air or sky.

How many people are called Aerith in the UK?

A total of 42 babies have been registered as Aerith across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.