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Iori

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-OH-ree /iˈoʊ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen, which we note honestly; readings include 'hermitage; small retreat' and plant-related senses. Soft and distinctly Japanese.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Japanese name: Iori's meaning depends on its characters (said 'ee-OH-ree'). We note that honestly.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen, which we note honestly; readings include 'hermitage; small retreat' and plant-related senses. Soft and distinctly Japanese.
U.S. rank (2021)#12855 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220022021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Iori is a Japanese given name; like many, its sense depends on the characters written, which we note honestly (readings include 'hermitage'). It reads soft and lyrical, rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-OH-ree').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Extremely rare and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Iori is a Japanese name whose meaning shifts with the characters chosen — often 'hermitage; small retreat' — which we note honestly; gentle and distinctly Japanese (said 'ee-OH-ree').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Iori — Japanese name; character-dependent meaning

Variations

IoryIoriyIiori

Nicknames

IoOri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iori mean?

Iori is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen (readings include 'hermitage'), which we note.

How do you pronounce Iori?

It's said ee-OH-ree /iˈoʊ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iori a boy or girl name?

Iori is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Iori?

Iori is a very rare name in the U.S.

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