NAME PROFILE
Kori
Kori is a name of Japanese origin, meaning 'the guardian.' It embodies strength and protection, often associated with a nurturing and supportive personality. Those named Kori tend to be dependable friends and advocates for others, often finding themselves in roles that require empathy and courage.
Key Stats
| Total births | 16,387 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2016 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1958 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Japanese, Native American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 21%TX — 20%MI — 18%OH — 18%
Notable People
Kori Carter (American poet, educator) · Kori Kasanui (Fictional character from *Gundam Build Fighters*) · Kori Schake (American foreign policy expert) · Kori K. (American singer-songwriter) · Kori K. (American chef and television personality)
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