Jori

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Jori Pronunciation

Jori is pronounced JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/High

Meaning: Short form in the Jordan/Jordana family ('to flow down', the river) or of Marjorie ('pearl'); a crisp unisex-toned girls' nameLow

In 30 seconds: Small, bright, and river-fed: Jori clips Jordan or Marjorie into one bouncy package — flowing water or a pearl, take your pick. Snappy, friendly, and modern.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningShort form in the Jordan/Jordana family ('to flow down', the river) or of Marjorie ('pearl'); a crisp unisex-toned girls' name

U.S. rank (2024)#3770 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births40 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,204

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Jori is a crisp short form drawn from the Jordan/Jordana family — Hebrew yarden, 'to flow down', the sacred river — or from Marjorie ('pearl'). In Finland, Jori is separately a male form of George. As an American girls' name it reads snappy and modern; we note the multiple routes.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, river-or-pearl at the root, and bouncy.

Did you know? Jori can flow from two springs — the river Jordan ('to descend, flow down') or Marjorie, the medieval pearl — a two-syllable name with a choice of heirlooms.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Jordan / Marjorie — root background

Variations

JordanaJorieJorey

Nicknames

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If you like Jori…

Jordan— the river-name family behind it

Tori— a fellow bouncy -ori girls' name

Lori— the companion mid-century -ori pick

Ezri— another Hebrew name

Xuri— echoes that soft -ri sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jori?

Jori is pronounced JOR-ee (/ˈdʒɔr.i/). Press play above to hear Jori said aloud.

How do you say Jori?

Jori is said JOR-ee (/ˈdʒɔr.i/). Press play above to hear Jori said aloud.

What does the name Jori mean?

Jori is a short form in the Jordan family ('to flow down') or of Marjorie ('pearl'); we note both routes.

Is Jori a boy or girl name?

Jori is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jori?

Jori is a rare name in the U.S.