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Kauri

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOW-ree /ˈkaʊ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Maori, the name of the kauri — a giant, long-living native conifer of New Zealand, treasured in Maori culture. A nature name of quiet grandeur, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A grand nature name: Kauri is the great kauri tree of New Zealand (said 'KOW-ree'). Rooted and respectful.
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Origin MediumMaori
MeaningFrom Maori, the name of the kauri — a giant, long-living native conifer of New Zealand, treasured in Maori culture. A nature name of quiet grandeur, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#13206 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620042023

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

Kauri comes from Maori, naming the kauri tree — one of the largest and longest-living conifers on earth, sacred in Maori culture. It reads as a strong, rooted nature name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KOW-ree').

It appears rarely, mostly in New Zealand and among families drawn to nature names. Rare, grand, and rooted.

Did you know? Kauri is the Maori name of the kauri — a towering, ancient native tree of New Zealand, treasured in Maori tradition — making it a nature name of quiet grandeur, noted respectfully (said 'KOW-ree').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kauri — Maori; the kauri tree of New Zealand

Variations

KaurieKowriCauri

Nicknames

KauRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kauri mean?

Kauri is the Maori name of the kauri, a giant native tree of New Zealand, treasured in Maori culture.

How do you pronounce Kauri?

It's said KOW-ree /ˈkaʊ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kauri a boy or girl name?

Here Kauri is used as a boy's name; note it also reads unisex.

How popular is Kauri?

Kauri is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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