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Kaory

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Pronounced kah-OH-ree /kɑˈo.ri/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kaori — from the Japanese kaori, 'fragrance; a sweet scent/aroma'Low

In 30 seconds: Fragrance; a sweet scent: Kaory spells Kaori. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kah-OH-ree').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA spelling of Kaori — from the Japanese kaori, 'fragrance; a sweet scent/aroma'

U.S. rank (2024)#9854 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kaory is a spelling of Kaori — from the Japanese kaori, 'fragrance; a sweet scent/aroma'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'kah-OH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Hispanic families. Rare, fragrance at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kaori is Japanese for 'fragrance; a sweet scent' — Kaory is a spelling, lyrical and modern (also used in Hispanic families; said 'kah-OH-ree').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Kaori — Japanese etymology

Variations

KaoriKaorieCaori

Nicknames

Kao

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaory mean?

Kaory spells Kaori — Japanese 'fragrance; a sweet scent/aroma'.

How do you pronounce Kaory?

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

Is Kaory a boy or girl name?

Kaory is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaory?

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