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Heri
BoyMeaning of Heri: Swahili: 'peace or well-being'
Heri is a boy's name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10270th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10270
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
65
First recorded 1987 · peak 2022
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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