What does the name Kori mean?

Kori is a girl name of Irish origin: variant spelling of Corey, Irish 'from the hollow'.

When was the name Kori most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Kori peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Kori?

Names similar to Kori in origin and style include Kodi, Rylee, Kacey, Kairi, Fallon.

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Kori

girl name

Origin

Irish

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

variant spelling of Corey, Irish 'from the hollow'

The story

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Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kori peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Kori

Kodi Rylee Kacey Kairi Fallon Flannery

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