My mountain or my choice
In Swahili, Heri translates to 'blessing' or 'happiness'. In a Hebrew context, it is often considered a variant of Harri, meaning 'my mountain' or 'my choice'. It is a short, cross-cultural name that feels modern despite its ancient roots.
Less common today
Heri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,085 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of the heavy metal band Týr
