There were more than 544,000 entries submitted online.
Gerber said Yang intrigued the judging panel with her "delicate expression and the look of wonder in her eyes."
Kairi is a nickname that her mom used in high school. It is also a character from a game called Kingdom Hearts.
This adorable little one loves arrowroot cookies, puffs and chicken nuggets.
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