Kori
k(o)-ri
US Popularity:1459
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Maiden; From the hollow; Toop, company; Curly hair; Obstinant; Priest
Kori is a cute, short, and sweet gender-neutral name with roots all over the world. In Greek, Kori is a respelling and derivative of Cora, with the meaning of "maiden." In Irish, the name derives from Corey, and means "from the hollow" or "troop" or "company." In Arabic, Kori can be a spin on Khori, meaning "priest." Additionally, Kori is said to have Norse roots, coming from the Old Norse Kárr, meaning "curly hair," or "obstinant." With so many varied definitions and connections as this, what is not to love about Kori?
Kori Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kori is currently #1447 on The Bump
Boy:Kori is currently #1044 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kori is currently #790 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kori is currently #1459 in U.S. births
Boy:Kori is currently #8748 in U.S. births
Girl:Kori is currently #1569 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1569
in 2023
- 126
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 113, 114
Name Doctor, Kori
Behind the Name, Kori, February 2010
Behind the Name, Corey, January 2022
Ancestry, Kory Family History
Ancestry, Corey Family History(https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=corey
Online Etymology Dictionary, Kore
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