Khori

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/High

Meaning: A modern name, echoing Kori/Corey (an Irish surname, variously 'a hollow/round hill' and 'the chosen one'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Kori/Corey echo: Khori. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowAmerican, Irish

MeaningA modern name, echoing Kori/Corey (an Irish surname, variously 'a hollow/round hill' and 'the chosen one'); no single fixed root; routes uncertain; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#11393 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 153

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

Khori is a modern name, with no single fixed root — echoing Kori/Corey (an Irish surname, variously 'a hollow/round hill' and 'the chosen one'; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'KOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently for both sexes. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Khori is a modern name, echoing Kori/Corey (variously 'a hollow' and 'the chosen one') — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 24%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain; unisex

Variations

KoriCoreyKhorie

Nicknames

Kho

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khori mean?

Khori echoes Kori/Corey (variously 'a hollow' and 'the chosen one'); used for both sexes; here for a boy. It has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Khori?

It's said KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khori a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Khori?

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